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Reconnecting the meaning of these two simple words: Health&Care

Johnson & Johnson is restoring the true meaning of healthcare by developing advanced treatments and smarter and less invasive solutions for today’s most complex diseases.

What is a gene mutation?

Experts aren’t sure why, but sometimes changes in DNA can trigger cancer to grow and spread. For DNA Day learn all about gene mutations—and Johnson & Johnson’s work developing new therapies to target these specific types of cancer.

Could we be on our way to eliminating cancer for good?

What once seemed like an out-of-reach goal may soon be within our grasp. For National Cancer Research Month, take an in-depth look at how Johnson & Johnson is working toward its vision of helping create a world without cancer.

By the numbers: Who gets lung cancer?

Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to improving outcomes by integrating the company’s MedTech and Innovative Medicine expertise.

Are super-personalized solutions the future of healthcare?

The goal of precision medicine is to develop individualized treatments based on a patient’s genetic profile. Here’s how Johnson & Johnson is harnessing this cutting-edge field of tailor-made medicine.

“No one would believe me when I suspected I had lung cancer”

Learn about one patient’s journey toward getting an accurate diagnosis—and why it’s crucial to always advocate for your health.

“So many people were there for me when I had cancer. Now I get to pay it forward”

As both a cancer survivor and caregiver, Shauna Smith knows the power of feeling supported when facing the disease. That’s why she founded Johnson & Johnson’s Cancer Focus Group—so every employee has somewhere to turn if they or someone they love is faced with a diagnosis.

“I’m supporting my husband through cancer treatment”

When Craig was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, his wife Cara took on a new role: caregiver. For National Caregiver’s Day, she shares the challenges—as well as the triumphs—of this difficult journey.

5 things we now know about multiple myeloma

Rates of this blood cancer have jumped more than 125% worldwide since the 1990s. But there’s reason to have hope: Today, life expectancy has at least doubled in some cases. That’s thanks to increased research, new learnings and innovative advances—and Johnson & Johnson is at the forefront of this crucial work.

These 6 women in STEM are on a mission to change the world

The Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program winners have big ideas—and an even bigger drive to inspire other women studying science, technology, engineering, math, manufacturing and design to pursue their dreams, too.