NCI News
Junk DNA Research Leads to Lung Cancer Discovery
11/08/2016
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine have recently discovered a new, non-coding gene that may play a key role in causing lung cancer. Read more here.
Why Non-smokers Sometimes Get Lung Cancer
11/07/2016
As many as 20% of the people who die from lung cancer in the United States every year do not smoke or use any other form of tobacco.
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
11/01/2016
A harsh truth about lung cancer is that it doesn’t usually cause symptoms until the cancer is already advanced and not able to be cured. That’s why the idea of screening – looking for lung cancer in people who do not have any symptoms – is appealing.
New Website to Help Cancer Survivors Manage Health
10/27/2016
The American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute have launched an easy-to-use website to help cancer survivors during and after cancer treatment: Springboard Beyond Cancer.
Exercise Can Improve Breast Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life
10/25/2016
Research has shown that exercise is not only safe and possible during and after breast cancer treatment, but that it also can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
How Your Diet May Affect Your Risk of Breast Cancer
10/24/2016
Have you ever said “no thanks” to a tempting dessert or eaten only salad for lunch because you were trying to cut back? If so, you’re among many women who try every day to protect their health by eating right.
Can We Cure Cancer?
10/20/2016
Vice President Biden will be in charge of a new national effort to cure cancer – the “cancer moonshot.” Top minds in cancer research are optimistic.
Inside a “Cancer Moonshot” Meeting with VP Biden
10/20/2016
At a recent roundtable, VP Biden spoke about the recently announced, $1 billion "cancer moonshot" initiative and asked researchers, clinicians, and advocates for their insights.
CDC: Younger Patients Can Get Just 2 Doses of HPV Vaccine
10/20/2016
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its recommendation for the HPV vaccination for ages 9 through 14. Children in that age group can now get just 2 shots instead of 3.
FDA Approves Lartruvo for Soft Tissue Sarcoma
10/20/2016
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lartruvo (olaratumab) for advanced soft tissue sarcoma.