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Cannabis and Cancer, Part 1: Despite Lack of Evidence, Cannabis Products Being Widely Used

During chemotherapy for an advanced blood cancer, Stacey Blansky vaped marijuana daily for her nausea and used cannabis oil for anxiety and stress. The decision to add these complex, plant-derived substances to ease her... Read More

POSTED: 02/24/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
A display of Cannabis seed, flower, and a vial containing its oil.

Second Report Suggests No Benefit to Starting Aspirin Therapy for Cancer Prevention for Adults 70 and Older

Millions of older Americans take aspirin daily to reduce their risk for heart disease and colorectal cancer. But, new data suggests this protective edge for colorectal cancer comes only if they begin taking aspirin before... Read More

POSTED: 02/11/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
Pile of pills aspirin

NCORP PARTNRS Workshop Executive Summary is Available

The executive summary is available of an inaugural workshop to encourage and forge partnerships between oncologists, primary care providers and medical specialists to promote accrual to clinical cancer control and prevention... Read More

POSTED: 02/04/2021
SOURCE: NCI NCORP News
A meeting of 4 medical professional around a table.

NCORP Network Is Highlighted at NCI World Cancer Day Event with Dr. Biden

Dr. Jill Biden, Ed.D., First Lady of the United States, joined NCI leaders and staff for a special virtual event marking World Cancer Day, February 4. Among the progress highlighted was the work of the NCI Community Oncology... Read More

POSTED: 02/04/2021
SOURCE: DCP News

Screen grab of the virtual meeting with the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden.

Study With Common Pain Drug Shows Change in Immune Biomarkers, Highlights Pathway for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer in People with Lynch Syndrome

An over-the-counter drug, readily available to consumers for years, may open a new option for preventing colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals. It's not the mouse that roared but the quiet mouse behind the scenes that... Read More

POSTED: 02/03/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
A bottle of Naproxen placed atop a table with some tablets displayed.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Honoring the Scientists who Shaped Cancer Prevention Research During the Last 50 Years

50th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act - Nothing Will Stop Us Posted March 1, 2021

For centuries, visionary physicians have stressed preventing disease as the best option. I frequently say that the “best” cancer is the cancer that never happens. Today, we turn our attentions to the scientists who made stride after stride during the last 50 years to shape cancer prevention research.

Fifty years ago, the National Cancer Act was signed into law, kick-starting research that has changed how cancer is prevented, detected, diagnosed, treated, and survived, and moving us closer to a time when no one dies of cancer.