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Celebrating Safely: What You Need to Know About the Genetic Risk of Alcohol-Related Cancers

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year – with most weekends and evenings filled with gatherings and events with loved ones. As the holiday period creeps closer, the calendars get busier. While an absolutely joyous time, it is also a time of excess, especially when it comes…...

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Spread Holiday Cheer

You can give the gift of hope this holiday season. Despite the challenges of this year, your support is helping to save the lives of people in your community and around the world. Thanks to your past support, AFCR leads the way in advancing innovative research toward new and better…...

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2021 Give To Cure Cancer Year-End Appeal

The year of 2021 turns out to be an unprecedented time of new challenge. Thanks to the stewardship of wonderful and loyal donors like you, we are able to continue to support the work by our scientists and even expand our programs during the global pandemic. With support from loyal…...

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Cancer-Fighting Food: Whole Grains for Better Breakfast

Did you know that people who eat breakfast tend to be healthier than people who skip their morning meals? According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who skip the most important meal of the day are more likely to be overweight or obese than those who eat breakfast. …...

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Spending More Time Outside Benefits Our Health

Have you ever noticed how you feel happier and more refreshed after spending some time in nature? That is no coincidence. Research has proven that spending time outside is associated with good health and overall wellbeing.  While modern amenities have undoubtedly made life easier on many accounts, life today is unlike any…...

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Cancer

If you’re a woman of childbearing age, chances are you know someone who has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS affects one in ten women between 15 and 44 years of age and can increase their risk of developing cancer later in life. What is PCOS? PCOS is a common health problem caused…...

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Is a Monthly Gift Right for You?

Would you continue your generosity journey with AFCR and prove that the world can be changed through small monthly gifts today? Every gift from you drives meaningful change by supporting innovative cancer research. Once you sign-up for AFCR’s monthly autopay, your donation will: • Provide consistent and reliable funding to…...

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Revolutionary Drug Delivery Platform: Improves Effectiveness and Tolerability of Cancer Treatments

THE CHALLENGE——Patient Circumstances Limit Potential Viable Therapies Patients afflicted with tumors and cancers are in need of urgent, active intervention in order to have the best possibilities for treatment success and a favorable outcome. The majority of such patients often present with additional underlying conditions which complicate therapeutic decision-making and…...

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5 Tips for Eating Healthy While Traveling

Traveling requires a lot of preparation under normal circumstances. As a cancer patient, there is even more to consider. Cancer patients and their families must be strategic when mapping out the family vacation, from preparing medications to familiarizing themselves with the nearest medical centers. One piece of planning that often…...

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Understanding the Link Between Sugar and Cancer

Is sugar inherently bad for you? What about natural sugars, like those found in fruits? Does sugar increase one’s risk of cancer? We’ve all heard it before – too much sugar is bad for you, even when it comes from natural sources. Too much sugar can negatively impact how you…...

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