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Talking various aspects of gynecologic cancers with Dr. Jordan Mattson
May is National Women's Health Awareness Month. This month we sat down with Dr. Jordan Mattson, gynecologic oncologist at the University of Minnesota, to chat about an array of topics, including the various types of gynecologic cancers,…
MCC names new Survivorship Program director
After a cancer diagnosis there is often a lifelong change to health and lifestyle that have long term consequences for a cancer survivor, their families, and loved ones. At the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, we’re…
Dr. Douglas Yee to step down as Masonic Cancer Center director leaving lasting legacy
Earlier this week, Masonic Cancer Center Director, Douglas Yee, MD, announced his intent to step down as director. Please see the announcement below from Vice President for Clinical Affairs, Jakub Tolar, MD, PhD.Colleagues,
Critial aspects of head and neck cancers with Dr. Frank Ondrey
April is Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer Awareness Month. This month we sat down with MCC’s Dr. Frank Ondrey, a leading head and neck cancer surgeon and otolaryngologist at the University of Minnesota, to chat about critical insights into the…
Meet Emily, a new face in MCC education and training
At the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, we’re busy every day dreaming up, developing, and testing new ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, as well as continuously improve quality of life for survivors. Our team of…
Masonic Cancer Center announces transition for several population science leaders
We recently shared the news that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed our status as an “outstanding” comprehensive cancer center, ushering in a total of $20.4 million in federal funding to drive our work for the next five years.
Institute for Global Cancer Prevention Research hosts World Health Organization event to strengthen global tobacco control efforts
This story was written by Virgil McDill and originally published by the UMN School of Public Health.
Masonic Cancer Center receives $20.4M over five years with comprehensive cancer center status renewal
Late last summer we were thrilled to announce that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) renewed its designation of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), as a comprehensive cancer center after a highly competitive and…
Meet Liz, a new face in MCC survivorship programming!
MCC’s team of doctors, nurses, scientists, and educators is determined to be a resource for our patients and community members in all seasons and walks of life—whether you’re looking to reduce your cancer risk, get tips on when and who…
Critical aspects of kidney cancer including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies with Dr. Subodh Regmi
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. This month we sat down with Dr. Subodh Regmi, a urologic oncologist at the University of Minnesota, to discuss critical aspects of kidney cancer including risk factors, symptoms, prevention…