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MARCH IS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Colorectal cancer – cancer of the colon or rectum – is the second-most-common cancer affecting both men and women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection promotes successful treatment, talk to your doctor about your screening options. 

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Clinical Care

Patricia J. O'Brien, M.D. and patient

Clinical Trials are the new standard of care. Over the last year, the UVM Cancer Center had 104 clinical trials open with 672 patients enrolled.

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Research

Ted James, M.D.

From bench to bedside, our members are making discoveries that impact how we understand cancer at the cell, host, and population levels.

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Community Outreach

UVM Men's Hockey Team

This winter, the UVM Cancer Center and UVM Athletics in partnership with Mascoma Bank are raising awareness about cancer screening and prevention and raising money for cancer patients and cancer research through the annual Rally Against Cancer hockey and basketball games. 

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