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Novel Bone Marrow Transplant Can Cure Sickle Cell Disease

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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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Scientists Identify Epigenetic Key That ‘Opens’ Door to Colon Cancer

02/20/2025
Co-located Cell Types Help Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors

02/07/2025

2025 Cancer Awareness Month

March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum and is the third most common cancer worldwide.

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1. Colorectal Cancer at Johns Hopkins

2. Colorectal Cancer Overview

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March 12, 2025
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Vanessa's Colon Cancer Journey

When Vanessa was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, she was told there was nothing that could be done. However, an immunotherapy clinical trial offered by the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins gave her hope and a new lease on life. This is her story.

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2025 News Releases

Novel Bone Marrow Transplant Can Cure Sickle Cell Disease

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Scientists Identify Epigenetic Key That ‘Opens’ Door to Colon Cancer

Co-located Cell Types Help Drive Aggressive Brain Tumors