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What should I study in college to get into the cancer research profession?

I want to get into the field of cancer research and studying cancer. Hopefully find a cure for it. Right now I'm pursuing bioengineering/biomedical engineering, but I'm not sure if that sort of major will get me into cancer research?? Does anyone know what course and steps of study I should follow if I want to get into this field?? Thank you!

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there is already a cure so you are a little too late. Maybe you could help by opening your own alternative medicine clinic? that would accually help people rather than make things worse. I also know they pay you nicely to not listen to a word i just said.. By: MandyLynn 2011-07-22 11:02:55

I want to contribute to Cancer research, but there are so many different groups. How do you decide?

I got 3 solicitations just today, Nat'l Found. for Cancer Research, Nat'l Breast Cancer Research Center and the Nat'l Cancer Research Center. I also get them from local agencies on a regular basis.

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For me it's 2. The american cancer institute and the Susan G. Komen org which I am a member. Those two are the best in my eyes. You make your own decisions. Do some research because some of them aren't any good. Good luck and I hope you make the right decision. God bless you. By: Memere RN/BA 2010-06-23 14:33:05

How do you get involved with cancer research?

I'm a prospective life sciences student with a major in biology. I was wondering if i applied for the appropriate program if i'm interested in cancer research as a possible career.

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Try talking to some of your professors. Maybe someone at your own college or university does something similar in their lab and is willing to take you on as a research assistant. If they can't, you can apply to REU programs (research experience for undergraduates) at other universities (apply soon, because deadlines are coming up in the next few weeks) but it's a lot easier to get one of those internships if you've already done some research at your own school, so talk to your professors first. By: eri 2010-01-28 17:41:14

What major should I pick for Cancer Research?

What biology major is the best one to pick for going into cancer research in college? Someone at a college fair I went to said biotechnology was a good one, but I don't know if it should be biotechnology or biochemistry or what. Can someone help me?

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Hello, I have been in the cancer research field for a number of years. I think the most useful undergraduate major you could choose, short of cancer biology (some universities do offer cancer biology undergrad majors), would be either molecular & cellular biology or possibly biochemistry. Cancer research draws on both of these areas quite heavily. I myself got my degree in biochemistry, with additional coursework in cell biology. I have found both to be incredibly useful. Biochemistry will teach you about the molecular interactions of the proteins within the cancer cells, and your molecular cell courses will teach you more about the DNA and the genetics of cancer. You might consider a major in one and a minor in the other. Best of luck!!! By: Soliloquy 2008-09-16 15:15:01

Where can I buy a Quilt that the proceeds go to cancer research?

One of my very good friensd is getting married next month, and I am looking to buy a nice warm quilt for a wedding gift. Her mother died of cancer about 10 years ago, and I would love for the proceeds of the quilt to go toward cancer research. Does anyone know where I can get one of these?

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Every year, ebay has a special auction of quilts to honor and benefit breast cancer patients through the Susan G. Koman foundation. Better Homes & Garden puts on the Quilt Pink event and the quilts produced in 2007 are about to be auctioned off this month. You can find more information here: http://www.quiltpink.com/about/index.html Here is a link to the quilt auction schedule: http://auctionwire.ca/quiltpink/viewsched.html And this link takes you directly to the auction. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZquiltpinkauctions This cause is very near to my heart as well, being a quilter, having lost my mother to breast cancer in February 2005 and currently waiting on biopsy results for myself. By: Gabriele M 2008-05-22 09:26:27

What's a reliable cancer/ cancer research foundation to donate to?

I recently got quite a sum of money and am planning to donate to assist patients with cancer or cancer research. I also want to make sure that the money goes directly into helping the cause, and not into someone's paycheck. Plz help me find the most reliable/ best foundations or let me know what you recommend! Thanks.

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You didn't say if you were looking for a specific type of cancer. Try www.charitynavigator.com You can read up on the groups and see what percentage of the budget is spent on overhead, salaries, etc. kate - www.aftercancernowwhat.wordpress.com By: Katherine B 2008-04-16 21:09:20

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What should I study in college to get into the cancer research profession?

I want to contribute to Cancer research, but there are so many different groups. How do you decide?

How do you get involved with cancer research?

What major should I pick for Cancer Research?

Where can I buy a Quilt that the proceeds go to cancer research?

What's a reliable cancer/ cancer research foundation to donate to?

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