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The regulator HIF1α functions in a cancer-microenvironment that lacks oxygen, and it may be involved in resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapy.
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UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from BCRFA to advance breast cancer research
Grants from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama will support 10 groundbreaking projects led by researchers at UAB.
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The goal of this project is to reduce health disparities in colonoscopy screening and colorectal cancer outcomes for vulnerable populations in Jefferson County.
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Join the UAB “Stubble To Support Men’s Health” campaign and make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer by growing facial hair in support of the cause.
This polygenic score predicts tamoxifen treatment resistance is better than conventional methods, with potential for personalized medicine application.
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The BC – NiCE study was developed to promote breast and cervical screening in the state of Alabama for Black women.
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The 40th annual ArtBLINK Gala will be held Feb. 1, 2025, at the Kirklin Clinic at UAB Hospital.
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After a loved one receives a breast cancer diagnosis, one UAB expert says it is important for caregivers to know how they can best support the patient during the difficult time.
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One UAB expert says the roles of screenings, warning signs and a healthy lifestyle are all keys to cancer prevention.
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A new study from UAB finds that a home vegetable garden can increase fruit and vegetable consumption as well as physical activity in cancer survivors.
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Ninety-two percent of evaluable patients treated with INB-200 exceeded a median progression-free survival of seven months. Glioblastoma multiforme is the most aggressive type of cancer originating in the brain.
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Shortly before her 34th birthday, King was diagnosed with a grade 2 astrocytoma tumor in her right temporal lobe, and it could not be removed without cutting out part of her brain. Thanks to a clinical trial at UAB, her tumor has stopped growing and has started to shrink.
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Participating in a clinical trial can be lifesaving, and now, more patients than ever have access to life-changing therapies at UAB.
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Kallie McDonald says following her heart and passion put her in a position to help women suffering from the same illness as her mom.
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Quitting smoking can provide a plethora of health benefits, including better breathing, more energy, and an improved sense of taste and smell, within just a few days.
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Screenings will take a few minutes to conduct and will include a check for lesions and lumps on the neck or in the mouth.
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The annual race will be held Saturday, May 18, at Railroad Park. A virtual option will be offered this year.
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Members of the Birmingham community can receive access to biometric and cancer screenings during the first Regional Wellness Day.
A bone marrow donor registration and a panel discussion will be available to all attendees before the screening of the documentary.
Mortgage lending discrimination in the 1930s is still geographically associated with inequities in colon cancer care today. Colon cancer often can be treated successfully if detected early.
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