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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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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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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We want to draw your attention to this occasion because it has become the leading cause of global cancer incidence despite significant improvements in breast cancer treatment and detection technology. In 2020, there were more than 2.3 million new diagnoses, representing 11.7% of all…...

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8 Tips to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk

The risk of breast cancer increases as women grow older. Men are also susceptible to breast cancer, so all adults should be proactive. Although incidences of breast cancer are lower in East Asia than in other regions, the rate of breast cancer incidence in East Asia is rising rapidly. The…...

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Don’t Delay: Skipping One Mammogram Can Significantly Increase Risk of Death from Breast Cancer

One mammogram every two years doesn’t sound so bad – but what happens if a woman skips one? A recent study warns that skipping just one mammogram before being diagnosed with cancer significantly increases a woman’s probability of dying from the disease. Mammograms allow medical professionals to examine an x-ray…...

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The Forgotten Men of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed during October, presents many opportunities to acknowledge patients and survivors as well as opportunities to remind women to schedule their regular screening. The world lights up in pink, the color of the breast cancer ribbon, and shares messages of support to those affected. With 1…...

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Changing the Oncology Treatment Paradigm For Oral Cancers

THE CHALLENGE——Oral Cancer Survival Rate Has Only Improved 5% in the Last Decade and Patients Can Have a Severely Compromised Quality of Life Oral cancers, a type of Head and Neck cancer, include the lip, tongue, gums, cheeks, the floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongue, the hard and…...

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