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New on NCI’s Websites for April 2024

WEBApril 12, 2024 , by Daryl McGrath. The Cancer Screening Research Network will conduct rigorous, multicenter cancer screening trials. Credit: NCI. NCI’s collection of cancer …

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Prevention, Cancer Screening, and Early Diagnosis

WEBPrevention, screening, and other strategies for early detection can reduce the burden of cancer. Cancer can be prevented through lifestyle changes that decrease …

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Impact of COVID on the April 2023 SEER Data Release

WEBOverview of latest SEER data and the impact of COVID on cancer incidence trends and reporting. (April 20, 2023) The November 2022 SEER data submission includes new …

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NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study

WEBIn 1995, the NCI launched the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, a cohort that was and remains the largest prospective in-depth study examining the relationship between diet, …

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Connect for Cancer Prevention Study

WEBThe Connect for Cancer Prevention Study is a research study from the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. Connect is a study to better …

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DCEG at the 2024 AACR Annual Meeting

WEBApril 16, 2024 , by Jennifer K. Loukissas, M.P.P. Earlier this month, DCEG scientists presented their research at the 2024 American Association for Cancer …

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HPV Vaccination Cancer Trends Progress Report

WEBHuman papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus, some types of which spread through sexual contact. Some sexually transmitted HPVs can cause genital warts, whereas …

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Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)

WEBPrevention is defined as the reduction of cancer mortality via reduction in the incidence of cancer. This can be accomplished by avoiding a carcinogen or altering its …

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Stephen Chanock Elected an AAAS Fellow

WEBStephen J. Chanock, M.D., Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) was recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the …

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Understanding Cancer

WEBUnderstanding Cancer. Cancer is not one disease, but a collection of related diseases that can occur almost anywhere in the body. At its most basic, cancer is a disease of the …

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Background and Definitions Division of Cancer Control and …

WEBBackground and Definitions. Health disparities (HD) are closely linked with social, environmental, and/or economic disadvantage. Health disparities adversely …

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Systemic Effects of Cancer Think Tank (Registration)

WEBRegistration is now closed. Registration The NCI Systemic Effects of Cancer Think Tank will be held April 16 - 17, 2024 at the NCI Shady Grove campus. This …

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Postdoctoral Fellow

WEBA postdoctoral position is open for an exciting project focused on the role of redox metabolism on prostate cancer and stromal cells in metastatic prostate …

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AI tool helps predicts patient responses to cancer drugs

WEBNIH researchers develop AI tool with potential to more precisely match cancer drugs to patients. Posted: April 18, 2024. Contact: NCI Press Office. 240-760-6600. …

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About This Website

WEBAbout This Website. Cancer.gov is the central website for the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research. NCI is mandated by …

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SEER Research Data Use Agreement

WEBFor the 1975-2021 Data (November 2023 Submission) When requesting access to the SEER data, you must sign a SEER Research Data Agreement. You may review the …

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The Tech Revolutionizing Cancer Research and Care

WEBContinuing to explore and use these technologies can open the door to accelerate progress against this disease. Technologies and innovations like CRISPR, artificial intelligence, …

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Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer

WEBElectric and magnetic fields are invisible areas of energy (also called radiation) that are produced by electricity, which is the movement of electrons, or current, through a wire. …

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NCI Center for Global Health (CGH)

WEBThe Center for Global Health (CGH) supports NCI's mission to improve cancer control worldwide. CGH contributes by advancing global cancer research and training and …

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A Type of Fusobacterium nucleatum Linked to Colorectal Cancer

WEBScientists Link a Single Type of Bacteria to Colorectal Cancer. The bacteria Fusbacterium nucleatum typically resides in the mouth. Researchers have found that …

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Finding Cancer Care

WEBExit Disclaimer. service that patients can use to check whether a specific facility has been accredited by the Joint Commission and to view its performance …

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Cell Phones and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet

WEBThere are two main reasons why people are concerned that cell (or mobile) phones might have the potential to cause certain types of cancer or other health problems: Cell …

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Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting

WEBSmoking harms nearly every bodily organ and organ system in the body and diminishes a person’s overall health. Smoking causes cancers of the lung, esophagus, larynx, mouth, …

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DCB at AACR 2024

WEBApril 9, 2024 (10:00 – 10:30 AM) Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities Funding Opportunities. Dr. Anu Sharman (a DCB Program Director) shared NCI funding …

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Putting Cancer Disparities in the Rearview Mirror

WEBFrom Awareness to Action: Putting Cancer Disparities in the Rearview Mirror. Making progress against cancer disparities will require researchers partnering …

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Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk Fact Sheet

WEBAccording to IARC, there is sufficient evidence that asbestos causes mesothelioma (a relatively rare cancer of the thin membranes that line the chest and abdomen), and …

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