APRIL 2020

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New Report Offers Insights on Cancer Death Rates and Importance of Cancer Prevention

The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer in conjunction with the Healthy People 2020 initiative offers both positive and sobering findings. US cancer death rates continued to fall from 2001 to 2017, but incidence among women increased and Americans’ national health goals are not being met.

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Can Your Diet Boost Your Immune System and Provide Better Protection Against COVID-19?

Amidst the dangers of COVID-19, there is renewed interest in boosting the immune system. For decades, AICR has funded studies to look into how eating habits can reduce cancer risk, improve survivorship and impact our immune system in general.

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Understanding the AICR/WCRF Third Expert Report

The AICR/WCRF Third Expert Report was released almost two years ago, but its relevance and impact have continued to grow. The Third Expert Report has become the benchmark for assessing lifestyle factors in cancer and it distinguishes evidence from opinions.

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FEATURED CUP REPORT:
Esophageal Cancer
The Continuous Update Project (CUP) is an ongoing program that analyzes global research on how diet, nutrition and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.

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SCIENTIST SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Susan Steck
Dr. Susan Steck, PhD, MHP, RD is a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health. Her research focuses on nutrition's role in cancer prevention. Learn More »

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