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October 1, 2024
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Community Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Pancreatic cancer awareness was the focus of a “Chat & Chew” hosted by University of Illinois Cancer Center community partner Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates and featuring Cancer Center…
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October 1, 2024
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Sánchez on Univision Chicago
As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inaugural National Hispanic/Latino Family Cancer Awareness Week, Univision Chicago interviewed University of Illinois Cancer Center member Matías E. Sánchez, MD,…
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June 5, 2024
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UNITY Summit
The University of Illinois Cancer Center, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Genentech, hosted a successful UNITY Summit, featuring a panel of leading national cancer experts discussing equity…
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December 19, 2023
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Increasing CRC Screenings in Underserved Communities
Colorectal cancer screening is a critical tool in catching this treatable disease earlier and saving lives. Yet screening rates remain low, particularly among Black and Latino Americans, due to lack of accessibility…
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September 21, 2023
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New Video: Cancer Prevention Family Fest
A new video highlights the All Cancers Matter Cancer Prevention Family Fest in Altgeld Gardens, a resilient but underresourced community on Chicago’s far southeast side that is part of the…
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July 12, 2023
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Partner Profile: The Resurrection Project/Proyecto Resurrecion
Note to Readers: English and Spanish versions below The foundation of the longstanding partnership between the University of Illinois Cancer Center and the community-based organization The Resurrection Project (TRP) in…
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July 10, 2023
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¡Tu Salud es Importante! on WRLL 1450
Learn about the impact of breast cancer on Latinx communities and the role of research programs, such as Latinas Lideres en Salud (LaLiSa) at the University of Illinois Cancer Center,…
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July 5, 2023
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Busy Day of Community Engagement Events
Summer is always a busy season for our community engagement events. And, that was especially true recently when our Community Engagement and Health Equity (CEHE) team supported Cancer Center members…
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