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Read up on the latest in cancer care, including cancer prevention, cancer research and innovations in cancer treatment.

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Meet Aninda Dey, Postdoctoral Fellow Advancing Cancer Research

As a postdoctoral fellow at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, Dr. Aninda Dey is investigating how oxidative stress damages DNA and contributes to cancer.

Oct 20, 2025
Our Cancer Center, Researcher Stories, Cancer Biology, Genetics
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Alcohol and Cancer: What You Need to Know

Alcohol is a common part of social life for many Americans, but few realize its connection to cancer. This article explores how alcohol increases cancer risk, how much is considered too much and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Jul 10, 2025
Cancer, Prevention, Symptoms and Risks
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Bridging Science and Care

Clinical trials rely on experts like Daniel, a clinical research coordinator at KU Cancer Center. Learn how he helps advance cancer research and why the future of clinical trials excites him.

May 12, 2025
Cancer, Clinical Trials, Our Cancer Center
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Inside the Lab with a Clinical Trials Laboratory Manager

In clinical trials, every detail matters. Meet Jenna, a laboratory manager at our Clinical Trials Office, who leads the charge in ensuring the success of early-phase clinical trials.

Apr 28, 2025
Cancer, Clinical Trials, Our Cancer Center
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Trainee Member Spotlight

Inspired by his early experiences, Dr. Bidii Ngala is on a mission to develop better cancer detection methods

Apr 18, 2025
Cancer, Our Cancer Center, Researcher Stories, Ovarian Cancer
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Advancing Cancer Research Through Data

Meet one of the experts ensuring clinical trials move forward with reliable results

Apr 10, 2025
Cancer, Clinical Trials
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KanSurvive 2.0 Helps Cancer Survivors Stay Healthy in Rural Areas

Rural cancer survivors face unique challenges in getting the care they need. KanSurvive 2.0 is working to change that by helping primary care doctors improve survivorship care.

Feb 21, 2025
Cancer, Survivorship, Support Services and Groups, Outreach
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Making Clinical Trials Happen

Inside Kelsey Schwensen’s role at the Clinical Trials Office

Feb 13, 2025
Cancer, Clinical Trials, Our Cancer Center
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A Researcher's Guide to the Cancer Biology Program

The cancer center’s research programs – Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention and Control and Drug Discovery, Delivery and Experimental Therapeutics - bring together investigators who share mutual interests and goals.

Feb 07, 2025
Cancer, Cancer Biology, Our Cancer Center
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How Obesity Drives Cancer Risk and What Researchers Are Doing About It

Linked to 13 different cancer types, obesity contributes to 40% of all cancer cases diagnosed in the United States this year. Alarmingly, it’s on track to overtake smoking as the leading cause of cancer. Understanding this connection and finding solu...

Jan 29, 2025
Cancer, Prevention, Obesity
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Trainee Member Spotlight

Dr. Leah Lambart highlights the importance of advancing public health through meaningful, community-driven efforts.

Dec 19, 2024
Cancer, Researcher Stories, Our Cancer Center, Cancer & Public Health, Prevention
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Trainee Member Spotlight

Dr. Katy Swancutt discusses her journey from veterinary medicine to cancer research.

Oct 07, 2024
Cancer, Researcher Stories, Our Cancer Center, Cancer Biology, Breast Cancer
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Groundbreaking Developments in Gynecologic Cancer Care

By Andrea Jewell, MD, FACOG, gynecologic oncology specialist

Sep 17, 2024
Research & Innovation, Cancer
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Choosing Your Prostate Care Team

By William Parker, MD Urologic surgeon Choosing a care team for your prostate cancer can be as personal a decision as buying a house or getting married – and we understand that. When someone comes to see me about surgery, I know that I am not just ca...

Sep 11, 2024
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Breakthroughs in Brain Cancer Research

Q&A with Neuro-oncologist Dr. Tolga Tuncer

Aug 23, 2024
Cancer, Brain Cancer

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