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MarylandStudy Takes the Call for Cancer Screenings to the Pulpit
Cherly Knott, PhD, developed Project HEAL to help raise awareness about cancer prevention and screening for breast, prostate, & colorectal cancer. Learn more.
Survivor Faces Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis With Strength and Hope
When she learned she had endometrial cancer, Tina Silas says she cried, but not for long. “I had my 5 minutes of emotion, and then I moved forward,” said Silas.
Lung Cancer Dream Team Makes Progress
Dr. Pasi Janne gives an update on the research lead by the Lung Cancer Dream Team, which was created and funded by a partnership between Stand Up For Cancer and The American Cancer Society.
Prostate and Rectal Cancer Survivor Turns to Faith
When Alan Clingan was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2016, he began searching for meaning. A pastor, he naturally turned to religion. “You wonder why you get cancer,” said Clingan. “How is the Lord using me in this situation?"
Study: Death Rate from Cervical Cancer Higher Than Thought
The death rate from cervical cancer in the US is higher than previously thought, especially among African-American women and older women, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Defies Prognosis
Chrissy Dunn, 47, says her family’s world was shattered when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July 2015.
Ewing Sarcoma Survivor Plans to Enter the Medical Field
“My mom and I were in a HomeGoods parking lot when we got the call that it was Ewing sarcoma,” Fauteux said. “We hung up, bawled our eyes out, and then asked ourselves, ‘What in the heck is Ewing sarcoma?’”
Survivor Speaks Out About Life After Prostate Cancer
Robert Ginyard travels around the country to share his story about surviving prostate cancer, advocate for research funding, and educate men and their families about the disease.