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At the Cancer Center at Illinois, cancer researchers are concerned with improving both the physical and mental health of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Cancer scientists focused on studying behavioral health are interested in understanding the connection between human behaviors and the overall well-being of their bodies and minds. Food and drink habits, hobbies, and […]

Created in the liver, Cancer Center at Illinois researchers are investigating this fluid our bodies create that helps with digestion, made up of acids, proteins, salts, and other products. Historically, bile acid has been associated with cancer development and progression, but recent research has also proposed that it may play a role in the therapeutic […]

Bladder cancer develops when cancerous cells form within bladder tissue. Typically, bladder cancer is detected early as individuals afflicted with the disease will experience pain during urination and blood in their urine. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 80,000 individuals are diagnosed with bladder cancer annually. When an individual is diagnosed with bladder cancer, […]

Bone cancers are considered rare, but they do tend to be diagnosed in children and young adults at higher rates than other age groups. There are several types of bone cancers that start as tumors in the bone and cartilage tissue and then can spread. These include osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, ewing sarcoma, and chordoma. According to […]

Annually, over 80,000 will be diagnosed with a brain tumor, with about 30% of those tumors leading to a cancer diagnosis (National Brain Tumor Society). Due to the location of a brain tumor, whether benign or malignant, individuals who have them are also more likely to have long-term impacts on mental, cognitive, and physical abilities […]

According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in women – with almost 13% of all U.S. women getting diagnosed with the disease at least once in their life (about 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses are in men). Breast cancer occurs when cancerous cells form in the […]

According to the National Cancer Institute, a cancer biomarker is a biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A biomarker may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease […]

University of Illinois researchers are leading national efforts in cancer therapeutics, combining their strength and expertise in organic and natural products chemistry to collaborate across campus and develop on-campus testing pipelines. From breast to brain cancers, Cancer Center at Illinois scientists are discovering new compounds, developing tissue model systems, and innovating drug delivery strategies using […]

Cervical cancer occurs when malignant cells form in the cervix typically caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), though there are a number of other risk factors that could lead to cervical cancer. With regular preventative care appointments, cervical cancer can be discovered early on and there are many treatment options for patients. Cancer Center at […]

Colon (colorectal) cancer often begins as a growth called a polyp — malignant cells gather and form in the colon tissues, causing cancer. Risk factors for the disease include a family history of colon or rectal cancer, a personal history of high-risk adenomas, Chron’s disease, Lynch syndrome, and certain lifestyle habits (such as diets high […]

Advances in cancer diagnostic testing have revolutionized cancer treatment and care. At the Cancer Center at Illinois, scientists are using their multidisciplinary expertise to develop devices and techniques that address a number of limitations of current diagnostics. Currently, many ways to diagnose cancer can be invasive, expensive, limited (requiring additional testing), and require patients to […]

According to the National Cancer Institute, endocrinology is a branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system, which includes the glands and organs that make hormones. There are a number of Cancer Center at Illinois scientists who are experts in the endocrine system— studying the glands that produce hormones […]