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Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter

Fixing the language of cancer: why the words we use matter

by Tori Izzio-Meloche | Feb 6, 2025 | Blog, Message From Michelle

Fixing the language of cancer: Why the words we use matter by Michelle Capobianco An article recently published in the Mayo Clinic Journal struck a chord with me. The article entitled, “Never-Words: What Not to Say to Patients With Serious Illness” outlines specific...
Announcement: Pancreatic Cancer North America and Pancreatic Cancer Canada announce funding for innovative early detection research project at MD Anderson 

Announcement: Pancreatic Cancer North America and Pancreatic Cancer Canada announce funding for innovative early detection research project at MD Anderson 

by Tori Izzio-Meloche | Jul 11, 2024 | 2024 News

The project will be funded as part of our $5 million commitment to fund research into early detection and screening New York – July 2024 Pancreatic cancer is the world’s toughest cancer – the 5-year relative survival rate is just over 10 percent. Most pancreatic...
Della Vlogs Raise Funds for Firefighters Affected by Cancer

Della Vlogs Raise Funds for Firefighters Affected by Cancer

by Tori Izzio-Meloche | Jan 22, 2024 | 2024 News, Collaborations, Partners

Della Vlogs Raise Funds for Firefighters Affected by Cancer Monday, January 22, 2024 Influencers Dallin and Bella Lambert of Della Vlogs have partnered with Pancreatic Cancer North America and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network to help raise funds and awareness...

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