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Raphael Cuomo’s Biography

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Dr. Raphael Cuomo is a globally recognized biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, widely regarded as a foremost expert in cancer epidemiology, tobacco control, and health disparities. With a Ph.D. in Global Health from UC San Diego, he has produced notable research which has transformed our understanding of cancer outcomes in underserved populations, with a particular focus on tobacco-related cancers. As a principal investigator on multiple externally funded …

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Professor shares how '50% of cancer cases' could be prevented

Professor shares how '50% of cancer cases' could be prevented

Dr Raphael Cuomo, a leading expert in cancer research in San Diego, has spoken exclusively to the Mirror abou…

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One of the 'most powerful cancer risk factors', professor says

One of the 'most powerful cancer risk factors', professor says

Dr Raphael Cuomo, an Associate Professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, has dedicated his career to …

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The rise of early-onset cancer: What does the data say and how can you stay ahead?

The rise of early-onset cancer: What does the data say and how can you stay ahead?

Cancer rates are rising in younger adults - what's driving this, and how can you take preventative measures? …

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Study links lack of sunlight, Vitamin D to colon cancer risk - New Telegraph

Study links lack of sunlight, Vitamin D to colon cancer risk - New Telegraph

Researchers at the University of California in San Diego, United States (U.S.) have found that boosting your …

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Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

Lower Exposure to UVB Light From the Sun May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk

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PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

PepsiCo Just Bought Poppi. But Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? 6 Experts Weigh In

With the news that PepsiCo bought prebiotic soda company Poppi for $1.95 billion, we asked experts: Are these…

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Defining Survival Epidemiology: Postdiagnosis Population Science for People Living with Disease

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By Raphael Cuomo
| Journal of Clinical Epidemiology Verified
CommentaryArticles in Press112122Open access School of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States Publication History: Received September 20, 2025; Revised November 25, 2025; Accepted December 23, 2025; Published online December 27, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2025.112122 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect External Link Copyright: © 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.
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The Influence of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Five-Year Mortality in Colon Cancer Patients

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By Raphael Cuomo
| Taylor & Francis Online
Advanced search Cancer Investigation Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/07357907.2025.2585512?needAccess=true Abstract Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This study investigates the association between GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and five-year mortality in patients with primary colon cancer, considering BMI.
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Why the future of cancer prevention starts from within

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By Raphael Cuomo, Gary Call, Julie Craig, Janet Tamaren
| KevinMD.com
An excerpt from Crave: The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer. Prevention, as commonly understood, has struggled to match the evolving reality of cancer. The traditional model rests on two main ideas: Reducing exposure to known carcinogens and detecting abnormalities as early as possible. Avoid tobacco, wear sunscreen, and get screened. These recommendations remain useful, yet they are incomplete. They overlook the terrain in which disease develops.
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