What is Cancer? Sep 2025

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 National Cancer Research Month, a time to raise awareness and support for the vital research being conducted to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. Cancer is a complex and often devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. In the United States, it is estimated that one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

Cancer research is critical to developing new treatments and improving outcomes for individuals with cancer. Researchers are constantly working to better understand the underlying causes of cancer and to develop innovative therapies that can target the disease at its source.

Here are some key areas of cancer research:

1,  Prevention: Researchers are studying ways to prevent cancer from developing in the first place. This includes identifying risk factors, developing vaccines, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

  1. Early detection: Early detection of cancer is critical to successful treatment. Researchers are developing new screening methods and diagnostic tools to identify cancer at its earliest stages.
  2. Treatment: Cancer treatment is constantly evolving, with new therapies and treatments being developed all the time. Researchers are studying new drugs, immunotherapies, and radiation therapies to improve outcomes for individuals with cancer.
  3. Survivorship: Cancer survivorship is an important area of research, as individuals with cancer often face long-term health challenges. Researchers are studying ways to improve quality of life for cancer survivors, including managing side effects and promoting healthy lifestyles.

National Cancer Research Month is an important opportunity to raise awareness and support for the vital research being conducted to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. By supporting cancer research, we can improve outcomes for individuals with cancer and ultimately work towards a cure.

Sources:

NationalCancerInstitute.(2021).CancerResearchAreas. https://www.cancer.gov/research/areas

American Association for Cancer Research. (n.d.). National Cancer Research Month. https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/national-cancer-research-month/

American Cancer Society. (n.d.). How to Get Involved in Cancer Research. https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/more-ways-to-give/how-to-get-involved-in-cancer-research.html

National Foundation for Cancer Research. (n.d.). How to Get Involved. https://www.nfcr.org/how-to-get-involved/

Robert Kiernan

Robert Kiernan has extensive athletic experience, having played baseball, football, and basketball throughout his youth. Rob narrowed his focus in high school to Baseball and football. He had options to play either sport in college, but accepted a baseball scholarship to play at Dominican college. In 2017 he transferred to Lehman College to finish his collegiate baseball career. Throughout his career Kiernan used consistent strength and mobility training to enhance his performance and prevent injuries. He believes he could not have gone as far as he did if he did not engage in a consistent regimen. Rob takes his passion for sports performance and his background in exercise science to be REP’s leading Sports Performance coach.

Darryl Taylor

Darryl Taylor comes from a background of sports. He played collegiately at the division 3 level. There he gained an understanding of how important the blend of strength training and mobility is for well-being. Darryl set a course to explore the health and wellness field. With two years of experience studying Geoff Rose’s REP methodology, completing EXOS education, and training under Dr. James Benz in corrective exercise, he specializes in both mobility and conditioning.

Nicholas Gadson
Nick is a dedicated problem solver with a passion for helping others. With a degree in Health Sciences, Nick has devoted his career to studying anatomy, biomechanics, and the fascial system. He honed his expertise under the mentorship of renowned professionals Geoff Rose and Dr. Benz DC. Inspired by a family member’s stroke and his own experience as a collegiate football player, Nick is committed to using his knowledge to improve health and performance. His personal journey and professional dedication make him an invaluable asset to our team.