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Masonic Cancer Center of the University of Minnesota

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Cancer and the Human Body

More than 300 people participated in the Masonic Cancer Center's ninth annual Cancer and the Human Body event Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul. The event included hands-on exhibits where visitors of all ages could learn about cancer prevention, research, and treatment.

Exhibit photos:

The Basics of Cancer Biology

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Masonic Cancer Center researcher Chris Pennell, Ph.D., showed a multimedia slide presentation and explained the basics of cancer biology to visitors.

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Cancer in the Body

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University of Minnesota pathology resident Charanjeet Singh, M.D., showed visitors a comparison of healthy tissues and tissues affected by cancer.

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The Normal Cell vs. the Cancer Cell

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Dr. Singh also helped visitors compare healthy cells to cancer cells.

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Clinical Trials: Road to Cancer Research

clinical trails exhibit

Jeanne Saldana Reiter, R.N. (left), and Rita Bouley, R.N., explained the concept of randomized trials to visitors by flipping a coin.

clinical trials quiz

Visitors also were able to watch a slide presentation about clinical trials and take a quiz.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Visitors were able to experience what it is like to maneuver the tools of minimally invasive surgery.

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Darla Lessmeister, R.N., helped a visitor with his surgery technique.

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Sun Safety/Skin Cancer

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Holly Engasser (left) and Samantha Pullen handed out sunscreen and bracelets that measure your exposure to ultra violet light.

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Visitors put their heads inside the DermaScan to assess sun damage to their skin.

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A Prize for Visiting All Exhibits!

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Masonic Cancer Center Events Coordinator Sandra Rivera with volunteer Logan Lessmeister, who is showing off the pen each visitor received if they stopped at all six of the Cancer and the Human Body exhibits.

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