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Cancer

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September 13, 2018 Revealing the root causes of colon cancer: Three questions for Dr. Ali Lanctot Chomiak

Although the overall prevalence of colon cancer has steadily dropped since the 1980s, a close look at the data from recent years reveals a disturbing…

September 10, 2018 That’s a wrap! Van Andel Research Institute featured in Stand Up To Cancer telecast

Last Friday was a day to remember, one that will affect lives for years to come. We were thrilled to be a part of the 

September 4, 2018 Tune in Friday for the Stand Up To Cancer telecast

Keep a look out for Van Andel Institute’s Ann Schoen

Van Andel Institute is delighted to be a part of the 2018…

August 30, 2018 Disease profile: Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, tough-to-treat disease in which malignant cells develop in the pancreas, a small gland located near the stomach that is responsible…

August 16, 2018 Stars rally together again for Stand Up To Cancer's live broadcast on September 7

Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian…

August 9, 2018 Explainer: What is cancer metastasis?

What is cancer metastasis? Cancer metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells beyond their original location, to other parts of the body. What causes…

July 12, 2018 Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Bart Williams

As a kid, Dr. Bart Williams didn’t plan on being a scientist. That all changed after a summer spent working in a lab, the first…

April 5, 2018 Comprehensive atlas redefines gastrointestinal cancers

Scientists now have a powerful new resource for developing better treatments for common cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum, collectively known as gastrointestinal…