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Early Signs of Breast Cancer

Pinpointing breast cancer in its earliest stages isn’t easy because breast cancer signs and symptoms are different for everyone. Sometimes there’s pain, sometimes there’s tenderness. Most often, there is neither. Generally, breast cancer shows no sym...

Jul 09, 2020

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Mourning Michele Longabaugh, passionate patient research advocate

Founding PIVOT member was a source of inspiration for many.

Jul 06, 2020

Cancer, Outreach, Get Involved and Give

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Q&A: Anup Kasi, MD, MPH, explains gallbladder, bile duct cancers

About 8,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with gallbladder and bile duct cancers each year. The actual number of cases is likely to be higher, because these cancers can be difficult to diagnose.

Jul 01, 2020

Cancer, Esophageal Cancer

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Q&A: Dee Martin, Cancer Center Internal Champion

Inspired to help others as a child, nurse Dee Martin spreads the word about the importance of NCI Comprehensive designation.

Jun 23, 2020

Cancer, NCI Designation

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Exploring the Link Between Obesity and Pancreatic Cancer

There is a strong correlation between obesity and increased pancreatic cancer risk. Researchers want to understand why.

Jun 02, 2020

Pancreatic Cancer, Nutrition, Research & Innovation, Cancer

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From A to V: A COVID-19 Glossary

The global pandemic we're facing together has sparked a whole new vocabulary. Here, we've listed and defined the key terms you're hearing every day. Staying informed is an important step in staying healthy and safe.

May 29, 2020

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A Q&A with Quest Action Team Member Sharla Meisenheimer

Cancer center advocate shares cancer journey and why she’s passionate about NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.

May 27, 2020

NCI Designation, Get Involved and Give, Cancer

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Diversifying Our Scientific Workforce

Immersive research experience at KU Cancer Center exposes minority and underrepresented high schoolers to a variety of career opportunities.

Apr 12, 2020

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Effective Tobacco Cessation Strategies

Nearly half a million deaths per year in the U.S. are caused by tobacco use, and one-third of all cancer deaths is caused by smoking. Quitting smoking is one of the best ways to reduce your risks for getting cancer. But even after a cancer diagnosis,...

Apr 10, 2020

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Cancer in a Pandemic

For patients, treatment for cancer can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Factor in a global pandemic, the challenges and the anxieties multiply.

Apr 02, 2020

Health & Wellness, Global Health

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Microbiome and Your Health

You may have heard the term microbiome in the news recently, but what does it actually mean? And how does it affect your health and cancer risk? “Our bodies are inhabited with trillions of microbes. These are bacteria, viruses, fungi and archaea, to...

Apr 01, 2020

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Scientists and Landscapers Join Forces

A one-of-a-kind garden showcases plants and herbs being studied by researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center. The garden is a collaboration between cancer center scientists and members of KU Medical Center landscape service’s botanic gardens initiative.

Mar 23, 2020

Health & Wellness, Nutrition, Research & Innovation

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