NCI News Releases
18 April 2019
The latest cancer news from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research.-
Harnessing T-cell “stemness” could enhance cancer immunotherapy
A new study provides insight into how cancer immunotherapy works and suggests ways to enhance the treatment’s effectiveness. The NCI-led study, published in Science, examined the effect of high potassium levels on T cells.
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Szent-Györgyi Prize to honor NCI’s Steven A. Rosenberg
The 2019 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research will be awarded to NCI’s Steven A. Rosenberg, M.D., Ph.D., for his pioneering role in the development of immunotherapy.
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AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer
A research team from NIH and Global Good has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of the cervix and identify precancerous changes that require medical attention. The AI approach could be valuable in low-resource settings.
NCI Fact Sheets
18 April 2019
The latest NCI fact sheets on a wide array of cancer topics including risk factors, prevention, support, treatment, and more.-
Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
A fact sheet that describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Includes information about the different types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.
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HPV and Pap Testing
A fact sheet that describes cervical cancer screening, which includes the Pap test and HPV testing. The fact sheet includes information about cervical cancer screening guidelines.
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Cell Phones and Cancer Risk
A fact sheet that outlines the available evidence regarding use of cellular/mobile telephones and cancer risk.
