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NEW MERCH DROP from Cellular Journeys, Inc. + CancerQuest! 🎉

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Science isn’t just something we study… it’s something we LIVE. 💙✨

Our new merch collection is designed for:
🔬 biology lovers
🧪 future scientists
🎗 cancer advocates
🧠 medical students
🌱 curious minds
💉 healthcare warriors
…and anyone who believes science can educate, empower, and save lives.

From apoptosis and autophagy designs to molecular biology inspired artwork, every purchase helps support our educational outreach, student opportunities, and science communication initiatives. 🌍🧬

🛍️ Shop the store here:
Cellular Journeys Merch Store

Which design should we make next? 👀
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☀️ May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Protecting your skin is about more than avoiding sunburns; it’s about paying attention to the small changes your body may be trying to show you.

This series highlights:
🔍 What changes in moles and skin to watch for
🧴 Ingredients and additives in skincare and sunscreen products to be aware of
☀️ Everyday habits that can help reduce skin cancer risk
💡 Why early detection matters

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early.

Take a few minutes to check your skin, protect it, and learn the warning signs. Awareness can save lives.

💬 Which of these slides surprised you the most?

Find out more: https://cancerquest.org/newsroom/2026/05/new-insights-cancer-biology-and-treatment-resistance

Dr. Amy Keagy’s Journey with Metastatic Cancer

🎥 Watch Part 1 here:
https://youtu.be/LbP3KjZB6oc?si=8TuNHMJ4oXxSX9Ti

In Part 1 of this CancerQuest interview series, Dr. Amy Keagy shares the deeply personal story of her cancer diagnosis—the early symptoms, uncertainty, and emotional impact of becoming a patient herself.

Dr. Keagy is a biology lecturer, scientific illustrator, artist, and educator with a Master’s in Botany and a PhD in Education. She teaches scientific illustration, loves plants and the natural world, plays the violin, and is also the artist behind the Cellular Journeys logo.

Her story brings together science, creativity, and resilience—offering a unique perspective on navigating cancer while balancing identity, purpose, and passion.

This first conversation focuses on the beginning of her journey, while future parts will explore:
• Her treatment experience
• Long-term effects and continued therapy
• Her current experience living with relapsed disease

🎗️ Part of the CancerQuest Stories & Perspectives Series:
Real conversations exploring the human side of cancer through patients, survivors, caregivers, educators, and researchers.

What actually makes a normal cell become cancerous?

Cancer is not just one disease, it’s a complex breakdown of the cellular systems that normally control growth, repair, and survival.

In this CancerQuest lecture, we explore the biology behind cancer development, including:
🔬 How cancer cells grow uncontrollably
🧬 The mutations and pathways involved
⚠️ The hallmarks that distinguish cancer cells from normal cells
💡 Why understanding biology matters for treatment and research

Whether you’re a student, educator, patient, or simply curious about the science behind cancer, this lecture breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way.

🎥 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObUkk5BVbTQ

Biology of Cancer Introduction to how cancer forms.

Aspartame - Maybe NOT So Sweet. | CancerQuest Consuming aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in diet sodas and other food products, may be linked to an increased risk of cancer. The decision by the World Health Organization to list aspartame as a carcinogen has faced criticism from other researchers and from the US FDA.