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Winter & Cancer: An Unusual Connection

December 2, 2022 Uncategorized

Winter is the season when we are most susceptible to illness and colds. This is because our immune system weakens, which makes us more vulnerable to infections. A person with cancer should be acutely aware of the winter’s inherent health risks because…

Cancer Research Program Needs Your Help！

November 16, 2022 Uncategorized

2022 has been a challenging year and filled with many distractions, and why I’m following up with you on an important update, I recently sent you. I hope you received the e-newsletter introducing AFCR’s Gastrointestinal cancers research and the exciting news…

Show Your Support During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 11, 2022 Uncategorized

Despite significant improvements in breast cancer treatment and detection technology, breast cancer has become the leading cause of global cancer incidence. Asian women had the highest chance of being diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer among all races. Men are also susceptible…

$New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer$

New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

July 31, 2022 Uncategorized

Effective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especially for patients whose cancer has spread to the spinal cord. A recent phase I clinical trial led by researchers at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital…

Cancer-Fighting Lifestyle Recipe: Tomato-Tofu Stir Fry

Cancer-Fighting Healthy Recipe: Tomato-Tofu Stir Fry

May 30, 2022 Uncategorized

Ingredients: 2 eggs (beat the eggs just before cooking) 2 pieces of Firm Tofu 2 tomatoes 2 tablespoons avocado oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce Sea salt, black pepper, and light brown sugar to taste 3 clove garlic, some ginger, and 1 green…

5 Ways Walking Can Reduce Stress and Prevent Illness

May 9, 2022 Uncategorized

The warm spring sun is often enough of a reason to get outside, but for those who need more inspiration, experts say that a brisk walk can reduce stress and prevent illness. It is no secret that exercise can improve overall health.…

Healthy Cancer-Fighting Drinks for Holidays

February 9, 2022 Uncategorized

Reducing alcohol intake is one of the most important preventable risk factors relating to cancer. The more alcohol one drinks, the higher their risk of cancer. Alcohol intake has been proven to be directly correlated with cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon,…

Cancer-Fighting Food: Whole Grains for Better Breakfast

November 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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…

Spending More Time Outside Benefits Our Health

November 30, 2021 Uncategorized

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…

Breast Cancer Signs and Symptoms

September 16, 2021 Uncategorized

A symptom is a change in the body that a person can see and/or feel. A sign is a change that the doctor sees during an examination or on a laboratory test result. If you have any of the symptoms below, it…