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New Treatment Boosts Survival in Kids with Neuroblastoma

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children in the United States. Tragically, children with the rare cancer neuroblastoma often succumb to the disease despite aggressive treatment. That is until exciting new research showed that adding an experimental antibody to treatment shows promise to save the lives of children with this…...

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Mushrooms for Cancer Prevention and Mental Wellbeing

The next time you make a salad, you may want to consider adding mushrooms to it – because these magical fungi have anticancer and emotional wellbeing benefits.  Mushrooms are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. Recent research shows that these superfoods may also help guard against cancer. Even though shiitake,…...

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National Foundation for Cancer Research Welcomes Three New Board Members

National Foundation for Cancer Research Appoints Brain Cancer Charity CEO, Renowned Cancer Researcher, and Dermatology Professor as Newest Board Members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2022 Maryland – The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) has announced three new experts in their fields will be joining the Board of Directors.…...

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The Powerful Impact of the HPV Vaccine on Cervical Cancer Cases

Cervical cancer cases are declining, and we can thank the HPV vaccine! Each year, cervical cancer claims the lives of over 300,000 women. This disease affects women of all ages worldwide, often presenting without symptoms giving it the nickname “silent killer.” Thankfully, due to screening and HPV vaccines, diagnoses in the U.S. have declined…...

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5 Ways You Can Help Cancer Patients

At the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), we often talk about how a donation of any amount can significantly impact cancer research. However, we appreciate that it isn’t always possible to contribute monetarily – especially right after the holidays. Though NFCR focuses on funding game-changing and innovative studies by…...

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