NCI News Releases
The latest cancer news from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research.-
NCI’s Douglas R. Lowy and John T. Schiller to receive 2017 Lasker Award
Dr. Douglas R. Lowy and Dr. John T. Schiller of the National Cancer Institute receive the 2017 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for their significant research leading to the development of HPV vaccines.
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NCI study identifies essential genes for cancer immunotherapy
A new NCI study identifies genes in cancer cells that are necessary for them to be killed by T cells, and therefore could be partially responsible for why immunotherapy doesn’t work in some patients.
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NCI study shows feasibility of cancer screening protocol for patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome
A new NCI study demonstrates the feasibility of a comprehensive screening protocol for patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare inherited disorder that leads to a higher risk of developing certain cancers.
NCI Fact Sheets
The latest NCI fact sheets on a wide array of cancer topics including risk factors, prevention, support, treatment, and more.-
Cancer in Children and Adolescents
A fact sheet about statistics, types, causes, and treatment of childhood cancers in the United States.
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Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
A fact sheet about asbestos, asbestos-related diseases, and who to contact for more information.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
A fact sheet that describes the PSA screening test for prostate cancer and explains the benefits and limitations of the test.
