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<Title>June is National Cancer Survivor Month</Title>
<Tagline>Championing survivors today, shaping stronger tomorrows.</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><p><span><img src="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/accessibility/posts/150816/attachments/57578" alt="Poster for National Cancer Survivor Month by UMBC Accessibility and Disability Services. At the center, two hands are gently holding each other, symbolizing unity and support. A white cancer awareness ribbon loops around their arms. The text reads: “National Cancer Survivor Month” in bold, dark lettering. The UMBC logo appears in the top left corner." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></span></p><p><span>With over 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S., it's clear that research is making a difference—but the journey doesn't end at survival. One in four survivors reports poor physical health, and one in ten faces challenges with mental health. We are</span><span> proud to highlight the work of the </span><span><a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-survivor-month/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)</a></span><span>, which is leading the way in survivorship science—improving outcomes and saving lives.</span></p><p><span>What can you do?</span><span><br></span><span> ✅ Support the research</span><span><br></span><span> ✅ Learn the science</span><span><br></span><span> ✅ Advocate for survivors</span></p><p><span>Share your story and use #CelebrateSurvivorship and #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth to spread awareness.</span></p><p><span>Read more information at: </span><a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-survivor-month/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)</a></p><p><span>#CancerSurvivor #CancerResearch #AACR #UMBC #CancerAwareness</span></p><div><span><br></span></div></div>
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<Summary>With over 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S., it's clear that research is making a difference—but the journey doesn't end at survival. One in four survivors reports poor physical health, and...</Summary>
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