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American Cancer Society Receives NBA Foundation Grant to Increase Underrepresented Students Entering Cancer Research Careers

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星期五, 三月 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training received an NBA Foundation grant to support programming for 300 underrepresented high school, college, and post-Baccalaureate students interested in oncology and cancer research in 21 NBA markets.

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  • ATLANTA, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training received an NBA Foundation grant to support programming for 300 underrepresented high school, college, and post-Baccalaureate students interested in oncology and cancer research in 21 NBA markets.
  • An inclusive research community more effectively addresses cancer disparities, invigorates problem-solving, drives innovation, and accelerates the American Cancer Society's mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.
  • "The NBA Foundation is honored to join them in this work through providing resources to enhance programming at the Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training.
  • Racial and ethnic communities that bear a disproportionate burden of cancer continue to be underrepresented in the cancer research workforce.

Regular Screening Mammograms Significantly Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023
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Skipping just one scheduled mammogram could result in a more advanced breast cancer diagnosis, significantly impacting a patient's chance of survival.

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  • Skipping just one scheduled mammogram could result in a more advanced breast cancer diagnosis, significantly impacting a patient's chance of survival.
  • Even though regular mammograms are an important factor in early breast cancer detection, there are still many barriers that restrict women from receiving this preventative care, including access and work or family obligations.
  • The researchers then tracked all of the women's participation in five or fewer most recent invitations for breast cancer screening prior to cancer diagnosis.
  • Women who attended all five screening mammograms saw a 72% reduction in the risk of dying from breast cancer compared to women who didn't participate in any screening mammograms.

American Cancer Society Announces New Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training

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星期二, 二月 21, 2023
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ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the lack of diversity in research environments, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced the creation of the American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To address the lack of diversity in research environments, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced the creation of the American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training.
  • "The center is a perfect way to build upon the Diversity in Cancer Research internship program we launched in 2021," said Dr. Ellie Daniels , MPH, senior vice president of the center.
  • "Enhancing diversity in cancer research and cancer care are key components of our goal to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
  • With a new center focused on broadening the pool of diverse researchers, the American Cancer Society is acting on its long-standing commitment to support the best minds in cancer research, ensure scientific excellence and make the greatest impact possible.