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Diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at 23 and cured through a clinical trial born at the Masonic Cancer Center. This is Emma’s story … the film that stopped our Illuminate Gala in its tracks! ow.ly/C53W50ZZ5NL
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Mini Medical School begins tomorrow! Join University of Minnesota experts for a three-part series on dementia and Alzheimer’s, starting with the steps you can take to support brain health throughout life. bit.ly/4ycJLna
The THRIVE Series returns tomorrow for session three! ✨
Learn how chronic stress affects emotional and physical well-being during and after cancer treatment, and explore practical ways to manage stress through movement and connection.
Find the details: z.umn.edu/thriveseries
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today is National Mammography Day!
Early detection matters. Take charge of your breast health by knowing what’s normal for your body, staying aware of any changes, and keeping up with recommended mammograms.
The THRIVE Series returns tomorrow for session two! Join experts for a free session exploring how obesity can affect cancer survivors, including related health risks and treatment options such as GLP-1 medications.
Explore upcoming topics and register: z.umn.edu/thriveseries
Join us in congratulating MCC’s Kaylee Schwertfeger, PhD, on receiving the 2026 Mentor of the Year Award! 🎉
This award recognizes Kaylee’s outstanding commitment to mentorship and supporting the next generation of researchers.
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. 💚
Liver cancer can be influenced by a number of risk factors, and understanding those risks can help inform prevention and early detection.
Learn more about liver cancer: z.umn.edu/cancer-resources
The 2026 THRIVE Series starts tomorrow! Join local experts for free sessions on cancer survivorship.
Learn practical tips for navigating complex cancer care at tomorrow's session!
Explore session topics and save your spot today: z.umn.edu/thriveseries
Help create new nutrition and social support resources for breast cancer survivors. 🩷
Researchers at the UofM are seeking Minnesota women age 18+ who have received breast cancer treatment to participate in the ForkCancer Pals focus group.
Learn more: umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/S…
Researchers are exploring CAR-T cell therapy as a potential treatment for AL amyloidosis. The NEXICART-2 clinical trial is investigating if it can provide lasting responses for patients whose disease has returned or hasn’t responded to previous treatment.
cancer.umn.edu/news/could-tr…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 🩷
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Knowing the signs and symptoms, understanding your risk, and staying up to date with recommended screenings can help with early detection.
z.umn.edu/cancer-resources
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☀️ Join @UMNCancer for the 2026 THRIVE Series—a weekly virtual webinar featuring local experts discussing #cancer survivorship topics!
All sessions are free and open to everyone!
🔗 Explore the session topics and save your spot today: bit.ly/4jv40b6.
#CancerSurvivor
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3 top experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling risks in our free webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." Join us Thurs, Oct 29 from 2-3:30pm CT on Zoom.
Meet our speakers below.
ALT event graphic; Adamala SpudCells beside event information
Did you miss our latest Fireside Chat on September 17 with Dr. Maria Evasovich and Immaculate Oburu? Catch up on the conversation by checking out the recording! youtube.com/watch?v=9V2FqcB7…
What a night! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural Illuminate Gala! Your generosity will fuel discoveries that shape the future of cancer care. We’re grateful to our sponsors and guests for supporting our mission. See you next year on September 23, 2027!
The 2026 THRIVE Series is almost here! Led by local experts, the series will cover a range of topics related to cancer survivorship.
As always, all sessions are completely free and open to everyone. Explore the session topics and save your spot today: z.umn.edu/thriveseries
Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota retweeted
Join us for the Microbiome & Cancer Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Leigh Greathouse! 🧬
📅 Friday, Oct. 9
🔬 Explore emerging discoveries at the intersection of the microbiome & cancer!
Learn more: bit.ly/4wkprPK
@UMNCancer
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect millions of individuals and families. This fall, University of Minnesota experts are breaking down what we know about prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. Join #MiniMedicalSchool: bit.ly/4ycJLna
ALT "Mini Medical School Understanding Dementia and Alzheimers: A public Health perspective"
Today, September 24, is World Cancer Research Day! Visit cancer.umn.edu to learn how we are working to reduce the burden of cancer through groundbreaking research.
Mini Medical School returns this fall! Get ready for an informative three-part series that explores dementia and Alzheimer's. Register now: bit.ly/4rlGnE0
