News Releases & Announcements

Feature Stories

Publications

Spring 2012 Masonic Cancer Center News

Back issues of Masonic Cancer Center News

Research Update (PDF)

Past Annual Reports/Research Updates

Long-Term Follow-Up Study Newsletter

Synergy (Animal Cancer Care and Research Program)

• Summer 2011
• Back issues of Synergy

Videos

A Whole New Life After Osteosarcoma Surgery
Edward Cheng, M.D., orthopaedic surgeon at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, presents moving stories of young people's nervousness, courage, and optimism before and after amputation surgery in the treatment of bone cancer.

Masonic Cancer Center director discusses the importance of clinical trials
Douglas Yee, M.D., director of the Masonic Cancer Center discusses breast cancer and clinical trials.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Secondhand Smoke Project
The Mille Lac Band of Ojibwe's Public Health Department launched the Secondhand Smoke Project at the beginning of last year to educate Band members about the health risks and dangers of secondhand smoke. The project's goal is a smoke-free community. Project organizers have developed a 28-minute educational video of band members discussing their struggles with addiction to commercial tobacco. A two-minute version is available here.

Masonic Cancer Center (YouTube)
Cancer survivors and leaders from Minnesota Masonic Charities and the Masonic Cancer Center talk about cancer treatment successes and research that needs to be done. The video was produced by the Minnesota Medical Foundation.

'Living Life: Cancer Patients Talk About Amputation'
Although the impact of an amputation is profound, this inspiring five-part video is a testament to the human spirit. It clearly demonstrates that the recovery process, both physically and emotionally, is transformational and leads to lives that are flourishing, productive, and joyful.

Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament video
John Kersey, M.D., Tucker LeBien, Ph.D., and Brenda Weigel, M.D., were featured in a video created for the Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament (requires Windows Media Player; download software).

Comparative Pathology Shared Resource
Learn about the Masonic Cancer Center's Comparative Pathology Shared Resource.