Many women have been faced with the decision of whether to skip or postpone routine mammograms during the current pandemic to avoid potential exposure to the coronavirus. It is important to know that when it comes to breast cancer screenings, staying home m...
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It’s always a good idea to seek a second opinion for a cancer diagnosis before starting treatment, but in the case of bladder cancer, getting another expert’s take is especially recommended.“About 50% of patients seeking a second opinion for bladder cancer ...
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Seeking a second opinion is especially important for patients diagnosed with a rare type of cancer.According to the National Cancer Institute, rare cancers are those that affect fewer than 40,000 people per year in the U.S. As a group, they make up slightly...
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by Alejandra Contreras, PhD, MScIn the middle of his freshly painted office, surrounded by boxes, new equipment, and stacks of paperwork sits Dr. Israel Cañadas, a new faculty member in the Blood Cell Development and Function (BCDF) Program at Fox Chase Can...
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You may have heard that mutations in certain genes can lead to the development of cancer. But, did you know that factors influencing how a gene functions can also cause cells to become cancerous? There is an exciting area of research that’s gaining tract...
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Nan Bai PhD Candidate Dr. John Karanicolas laboratory Fox Chase Cancer Center and University of Kansas Biography The first step of my scientific career began when I was an undergraduate at Peking University in Beijing where I majored in the life...
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