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"I had no idea how highly variable breast cancer is," actress Amanda Peet said after her lobular breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read Amanda's story: brnw.ch/21x69Lh
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Splitting radiation doses to prevent recurrence of large brain metastases, a SERD and targeted therapy combo lowers progression risk in advanced HR-positive breast cancer, and more from the Week in Cancer News. brnw.ch/21x67XT
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Honor a loved one affected by cancer with a meaningful gift. Your donation can celebrate a survivor's achievements or commemorate someone lost to this disease. Together, we are making a difference and saving lives. brnw.ch/21x6a0Z
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The @AACR and its more than 65,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer. Learn more at brnw.ch/21x69UL.
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Diagnosed with stage three HER2-positive breast cancer in 2012, Yvonne McLean Florence enrolled in a clinical trial. Today, she advocates for clinical trial participation and research opportunities for Black women.
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For some patients with small liver tumors, ablation may be an alternative to surgery. Research found similar 5-year survival rates for certain patients with early-stage liver cancer, with fewer side effects and shorter hospital stays. brnw.ch/21x69B7
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Breast cancer risk isn't the same for everyone. Family history, inherited mutations like BRCA1, lifestyle factors, and screening habits can all affect risk. Research is helping personalize risk assessment, prevention, and screening. brnw.ch/21x690u #BreastCancerAwareness
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment continues to evolve. Advances in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies are expanding options for patients across all stages of disease. brnw.ch/21x68I0
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September's Unboxing Cancer News on the #AACRBlog highlights studies on the link between early-life sugar intake and cancer risk, a potential strategy to relieve a chemotherapy side effect, why some never-smokers may still develop lung cancer, and more: brnw.ch/21x67SD
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Carolyn Searles and her sisters each have a BRCA1 mutation, and Carolyn was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant. They joined this year’s #RallyForMedicalResearch to share their story and highlight the importance of research funding. brnw.ch/21x67Lu #FundNIH
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The AACR Runners for Research are running to save lives at the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon. Support the team with a donation to accelerate advances in cancer science and medicine. brnw.ch/21x67p3 #Runners4Research
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Can cancer early detection reduce the global burden of cancer? Researchers are advancing liquid biopsies, multi-cancer early detection tests, and cancer interception strategies to identify cancer sooner and improve outcomes. #AACRStories brnw.ch/21x66C7
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Thanks to @TODAYshow for the opportunity to discuss breast cancer breakthroughs and the importance of early detection. I also thank Amanda Peet for sharing the story of her lobular breast cancer diagnosis to inform and inspire breast cancer patients.
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Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related death. Risk factors include hepatitis B and C infections, cirrhosis, and heavy alcohol use. Learn more about liver cancer, its risk factors, and treatment options: brnw.ch/21x65LG
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In 2026, an estimated 45,240 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer begins in the thyroid gland, which helps regulate heart rate, metabolism, body temperature, and other body functions. brnw.ch/21x64Yq #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth
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Evidence-based regulatory science helps bring safe and effective cancer therapies to patients as quickly as possible. brnw.ch/21x64EU
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After prostate cancer surgery, some patients may receive hormone therapy to help reduce the risk of recurrence. Read how doctors determine when this treatment may be appropriate and what factors can influence decision-making in Cancer Today magazine. brnw.ch/21x64vM
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Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is reshaping our understanding of cancer. Researchers are uncovering how ecDNA can drive tumor growth, treatment resistance, and cancer progression, opening new opportunities for future therapies. brnw.ch/21x647B
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For decades, Susan B. Horwitz, PhD, dedicated her career to understanding the molecule behind paclitaxel (Taxol), research that helped lay the foundation for one of the most widely used cancer drugs. Read her story:brnw.ch/21x63ll #AACRFellows
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Could binge drinking be contributing to the rise of breast cancer in women under 40? Researchers spoke with the #AACRBlog about their work examining the potential link between higher rates of binge drinking and early-onset cancers: brnw.ch/21x62YY #BreastCancerAwareness
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