News tagged ‘Prevention’ clear
- As the weather grows warmer, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
physicians and nurses are encouraging people to be aware of the dangers
of overexposure to the sun and to practice sun safety
Tags: Melanoma, Prevention
- While the wonderful aroma of your favorite foods on the grill can
make your mouth water, there are some caveats you should know before
you dig in.
Tags: Prevention
- Looking for ways to stay healthy despite the tough economic climate? Dana-Farber experts offer free and easy tips to maintain good health and reduce cancer risks.
Tags: Prevention
- Edward J. Benz, Jr., MD, offers his thoughts on the introduction of the
21st Century Cancer Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and
Treatment (ALERT) Act.
Tags: BasicResearch, Prevention
- Judy Garber, MD, MPH, director of the Cancer Risk and Prevention Program
at Dana-Farber, has served in many critical leadership roles with the
AACR.
Tags: Appointments, Prevention
The reduced risk of colorectal cancer associated with taking aspirin or
NSAIDs may be confined to individuals already at risk because of
elevations in a particular inflammatory factor in the blood, researchers
at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital
report.
Tags: ColonCancer, Prevention
Stand Up To Cancer announced the second round of awards for its Innovative Research Grants Program, naming the 13 young scientists who will receive a combined $9.74 million to conduct high-risk/high-reward translational cancer research. Dana-Farber's Catherine J. Wu, MD, is one of the recipients.
Tags: Grants, Honors, Prevention, Leukemia
Seasonal food from the farmers market is not only fresher but also higher in cancer-fighting nutrients, says Dana-Farber nutritionist Stephanie Meyers. Learn why and find recipes that may help reduce cancer risk.
Tags: Nutrition, Prevention
The American Association for Cancer Research's Cancer Progress Report 2011 calls for increased funding for the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health. Dana-Farber's Judy Garber, MD, MPH, who is also AACR president, hopes the report will highlight "the enormous opportunities that now exist to stem the tide of this disease."
Tags: BasicResearch, Prevention