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Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Seven Cancers

Recommendations for physical activity in US Guidelines is associated with reduced risk of seven cancers.
Factoid describing 2015 to 2016, liver cancer rates dropped 4%.

Decline in U.S. Hepatocellular Carcinoma Rates

U.S. hepatocellular carcinoma incidence rates plateaued in 2013 and dropped 4% in 2016.
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Metformin May Reduce Cancer Risk in Myotonic Dystrophy

Metformin treatment for type 2 diabetes may reduce cancer risk in patients with myotonic dystrophy.

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DCEG Fellowship Program Video

Learn more about the experience of our fellows in DCEG at the National Cancer Institute.