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MassachusettsHelping Cancer Researchers Jump the Last Hurdles Before Clinical Trials
The American Cancer Society Mission Boost grant helps rescue science that sometimes falls into the valley of death, where promising research comes to an abrupt end because it otherwise can’t get the funding it needs to cross the bridge between discovery and helping patients. Read about 4 of the cancer researchers who are using Mission Boost grants today.
Research to Help Women Prevent Breast Cancer or Live Their Best Life With It
These 3 scientists are contributing to research that may help families affected by breast cancer in the future. They're studying the most effective language to include in dense breast notifications after mammography, what makes a cancer cell that’s been dormant—not growing—suddenly reactivate, and the effectiveness of a program to help Latina breast cancer survivors overcome barriers to exercising regularly.
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.
New Device Aims to Use Light to Predict How Well Chemotherapy Treats Breast Cancer
Darren Roblyer, PhD, and his research team at Boston University use optical imaging, specifically diffuse optical spectrometry (DOS), to study how well chemotherapy works before surgery in women with early stage breast cancer. Their work is supported by a grant from the American Cancer Society.
25-Year Multiple Myeloma Survivor Rides for Hope
Multiple myeloma survivor Jim Bond is easy to spot among the hundreds of bicyclists in the Pan Ohio Hope Ride, which takes place every July and raises money for the American Cancer Society.
Lung Cancer Survivor Finds Help Through Clinical Trial
Craig Uthe does not work in the medical field, but he has long had a passion for medical research. Even before he was diagnosed with lung cancer, Uthe read close to 3,000 news and research articles every year about general health and medicine topics.
Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Creates ‘Cycle of Positive Energy’
When Steven Lewis was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 58, he and his wife fought against fear and denial and came up with a plan to be as positive as possible.
Survivor Marks 15 Years Since Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
Lesly Gregory hasn’t always made a big deal out of being a cancer survivor. But this year she is throwing a party and inviting family and friends to help her celebrate 15 years since having thyroid cancer.