The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Highlights Prevention, Treatment and Research During National Cancer Control Month
Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 08:31
in Health & Medicine
April marks National Cancer Control Month, which focuses on the importance of prevention, treatment and research in the fight against cancer. The Cancer Institute of New Jersey is making experts available to discuss varied topics relating to these areas, including a vaccine strategy for pancreatic cancer, which aims to harness the body's own immune system through direct tumor injection; a comprehensive overview of genetic testing and counseling; the benefits of early detection through cancer screening; and how to make nutritional lifestyle changes aimed at cancer prevention.