Milestones in Cancer Research and Discovery - NCI During the past 250 years, we have witnessed many landmark discoveries in our efforts to make progress against cancer, an affliction known to humanity for thousands of years This timeline shows a few key milestones in the history of cancer research
Advances in Cancer Biology Research - National Cancer Institute Research projects funded by the Division of Cancer Biology have led to many new discoveries and advances in basic cancer research that continue to lay the groundwork for future clinical breakthroughs and cancer prevention strategies Learn about these important cancer biology findings
One Year in Cancer Research and Much to Celebrate NCI Director Dr Kimryn Rathmell reviews some of the most noteworthy cancer research findings from 2024, including advances in immunotherapy for children with cancer, a potential therapy for cachexia, and valuable insights into cancer biology
Cancer Research - NCI - National Cancer Institute NCI is the nation’s leader in cancer research Learn about key research areas, initiatives, progress, and research tools, including specimens and data
Cancer Currents: An NCI Cancer Research Blog - NCI A device that measures the “stickiness” of cancer cells in tumor samples may help predict the likelihood of a patient’s cancer metastasizing Researchers believe the device could eventually help doctors make more informed treatment choices
Advances in Breast Cancer Research - NCI - National Cancer Institute This page highlights some of what's new in the latest research for breast cancer, including new clinical advances that may soon translate into improved care, NCI-supported programs that are fueling progress, and research findings from recent studies