Cancer Research - NCI NCI is the nation’s leader in cancer research Learn about key research areas, initiatives, progress, and research tools, including specimens and data
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
CCR Milestones - 2026 | Center for Cancer Research Every year, CCR makes remarkable contributions to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of cancer This digital-only issue of our annual publication, Milestones, features 14 of our top scientific advances from the past year This issue of Milestones highlights some of our scientific advances in FY 2025-2026
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
Progress in Cancer Research - NCI Progress in cancer research depends on the work of individual scientists and research institutions, including universities and medical centers around the country, federal research facilities, NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, and private sector partners This section presents data about ongoing progress and highlights stories behind some notable discoveries and milestones in cancer research
Advances in Breast Cancer Research - NCI This page highlights what's new and recent research in the detection and treatment of breast cancer New methods to detect breast cancer, such as 3-D mammography, are described Treatments tailored to breast cancer subtypes are discussed, including targeted therapies
Advances in Lung Cancer Research - NCI Learn what's new in lung cancer research through recent findings from studies that used immunotherapy and targeted therapies to treat lung cancer Find how research efforts to detect lung cancer early are using blood and sputum samples and even artificial intelligence
Advances in Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Research This page highlights some of the latest research in treatment for melanoma and other skin cancers, including clinical advances that may soon translate into improved care, NCI-supported programs that are fueling progress, and current research findings from recent studies
Stories of Discovery - NCI - National Cancer Institute This collection of stories showcases how NCI-supported cancer research has led to landmark developments in our understanding of cancer biology, prevention, detection, and treatment and improved the lives of those with cancer
Advances in Prostate Cancer Research - NCI Find what's new in prostate cancer research, including current progress in improving biopsies and imaging for diagnosis, and in treating prostate cancer with hormone therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy Selected NCI-supported programs are also described