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February 2, 2018 World Cancer Day 2018—We can. I can.

To mark World Cancer Day on Sunday, we asked our scientists and volunteers what they’re doing to help fight cancer. Here’s what they said…

December 21, 2017 10 highlights: A look back at 2017

With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s most notable stories…

October 18, 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A look at the latest research

Each year, more than 250,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer in women, with the…

May 10, 2017 Research brief: New understanding of lethal women’s cancer

TCGA publishes molecular profile of uterine carcinosarcoma, offers potential new treatment options Researchers from The Cancer Genome Atlas, including Van Andel…

May 4, 2017 Research brief: Uncovering the mechanisms behind cancer metastasis

KEY TERMS Chromosomes: The X-shaped structure of a chromosome consists largely of tightly coiled DNA, which contains the genetic instruction manual. Without the packaging provided…

April 16, 2017 Donor Highlight — The Boelkins Family

Chuck and Christine Boelkins grew up in Grand Rapids. It’s a place that is near and dear to them — a place where they made…

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December 16, 2016 Friday explainer: What is cancer?

What is cancer? Cancer is a blanket term for more than 100 related diseases that have a core characteristic in common—unchecked…

November 29, 2016 Making pancreatic cancer treatment personal

By Brian Haab, Ph.D. Professor, Center for Cancer and Cell Biology, Van Andel Research Institute   [caption id="attachment_6168" align="alignleft" width="690"] Biomarkers define…