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Join us for Tunes & Tacos, a fundraiser benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at The Fennec. With live music, tacos, raffles, a cash bar and live music by T.U.B. The Unknamed Band, you don’t want to miss it! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5cz53u53

The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent six different cancers. For more information, call (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

The HPV Vaccine is cancer prevention. Talk with your child’s doctor about getting the HPV vaccine for your child. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

Since 2001, the Community Dissemination Institute aims to help bridge the gap in health disparities across Alabama and provides an opportunity for co-learning and building capacity. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

2024 Jacob Baker NextGen Award winner Michael Franks is researching the oncological potential of NK cells. Read about his work on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/45j4vfrz

The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect children against six different cancers. Talk with your child’s doctor about the HPV vaccine. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

Acting on your family’s health history can help you stay healthy. Share your family’s health history with your doctor to see what options are right for you. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce that the BCRFA has funded two catalyst grants through the fall cycle of O’Neal Invests. Read more on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/56tnvkdm

Talk to your family about ways to lower their cancer risk. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

The UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased announce the winners of the O'Neal Invests 2024 spring cycle. Read about the awardees on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/2n7f4n5x

Try these options when asking about your family’s health history to make family members more comfortable about sharing. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

Rebecca Arend, M.D., medical director of the Clinical Trials Office at the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins Warner Huh, M.D., in this episode of Women's Health with Dr. Huh to discuss the fundamentals of clinical trials and why she believes many patients should consider them for their condition.
🎧 Listen here: https://brnw.ch/21wL4jK

July is National Family Reunion Month. Knowing and acting on your family’s health history is an important part of staying healthy, so talk to your family members. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

The Gabrielle’s Angels Foundation recently awarded Tatiana Marquez-Lago, Ph.D., and Rui Lu, Ph.D., Medical Research Awards for their research into innovative cancer treatments. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/2ykytre5

Talk with your doctor about what colorectal cancer screening option is right for you. Remember, early detection saves lives! For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

2024 Mary Ann Harvard NextGen Award winner Yogesh Kumar, Ph.D., is researching the application of machine-learning in the segmentation and registration processes of cancer treatment. Read about his work on our blog:
https://tinyurl.com/3d5c658b

Men should begin to discuss prostate cancer screenings with their doctor at age 50. Some men may need to begin screening earlier. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

June 14 is Wear Blue Day. Wear blue to help raise awareness for men's health. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

🌟 Join the fight against cancer with the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center! 🌟 We are calling all young professionals aged 22-40 to apply to our Young Supporters Board to make a real impact. Help us raise crucial funds for up-and-coming cancer researchers through events and sponsorships! Applications close July 26th, so apply now: tinyurl.com/nhhtmwda

June is National Men’s Health Awareness month. The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center encourages all men to talk with their doctor about cancer screenings. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

Katia Khoury, M.D., recently received Francisco Robert Award for her project, "Phase II Single Arm Trial of Low Dose Capecitabine in Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer," along with funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama. Her clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of capecitabine in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer.

Thank you, Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our inaugural ! Your presence made it an unforgettable night! 💚 With your incredible support, the Young Supporters Board achieved their most successful fundraiser yet with $160,750 towards cancer research! We're already counting down the days to next year's event!

If you want to relive the magic, head over to our Facebook photo gallery.

Entering summer, it’s important to protect your skin from the sun and ultraviolet light! Lauren Kole, M.D., offers her advice for skin protection to lower cancer risk in this blog. Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2s6apeap

A healthy lifestyle can reduce your risk of cancer. Try some simple steps to improve your health. For more information, (205) 975-0003, or email [email protected].

In case you missed it, Barry Sleckman, M.D., Ph.D., spoke on “Good Day Alabama” about clinical trials. Go watch the interview here! https://tinyurl.com/474vrwwv

Clinical trials may be an option for patients with brain tumors. Ask your doctor about clinical trials that may be right for you. For more information, call (205) 975-0003 or email [email protected].

We had a great time for a great cause at the Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer 5k and Fun Run May 18, supporting UAB’s Division of Neuro-Oncology & Childrens of Alabama Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program patients. Pictured from left: Dr. John Fiveash, Martha Chadband, Dr. Michael Soike, Jessie Gross, Dr. Adam Kole, Dr. Joseph Harms, Dr. Christopher Willey and Isa Willey.
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