De Pere – The Mulva Cultural Center has opened a new interactive exhibit called The Journey to End Cancer: From Cause to Cure. Created in partnership with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the exhibit is designed to demystify cancer, reduce fear and showcase the progress made in prevention, detection and treatment.
What visitors can expect
According to Mulva executive director Marv Wall, the exhibit walks guests through the entire cancer‑care continuum. “My favorite part is the candy‑land‑style game where you make decisions that can help you live a longer, cancer‑free life,” Wall said. The game guides participants through different life stages – teens, twenties, thirties and beyond – highlighting lifestyle choices, screenings and healthy habits that lower risk.
Medical expertise behind the display
Megan Bies, a representative from HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Cancer Centers, emphasized that modern clinical research has turned cancer from a certain death sentence into a manageable condition. “We’ve learned a lot through clinical research over the past 10, 20, 30 years and cancer isn’t the death sentence that it used to be. Treatment is helping people live longer,” Bies explained.
Local resources highlighted
While the exhibit spotlights MD Anderson’s groundbreaking work, it also points De Pere residents toward the robust cancer‑care network available in Green Bay and the surrounding area. Bies noted that the region offers “a really good array of options for healthcare,” including expert providers who have served the community for decades and a wealth of clinical trials that spare patients from traveling to Milwaukee or Madison. “We have hundreds of clinical trials here,” she added.
Why the exhibit matters for families
For families seeking reliable information, the exhibit provides a clear, family‑friendly overview of how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Interactive stations teach proper screening schedules, nutrition tips and the importance of regular check‑ups, empowering parents to make informed decisions for their children’s health.
Visit details
The Journey to End Cancer runs at the Mulva Cultural Center through January 3, 2027. Admission is free, and the center encourages schools, churches and community groups to schedule group visits. For more information, call the Mulva Cultural Center or visit their website.
By bringing cutting‑edge cancer education to De Pere, the exhibit aligns with the community’s commitment to health, family well‑being and the shared goal of a future where cancer is truly preventable and treatable.
Original reporting: FOX 11 WLUK Green Bay (local) — read the source article.
