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Two More Cancer Genomes Are Sequenced

Two new studies from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network – one on acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and the other on endometrial cancer – represent the program's latest efforts to sequence the genomes of 20 major cancers. The studies offer insights into the molecular underpinnings of these cancers with the potential to improve treatment.

•	Endometrial and acute myeloid leukemia cancer genomes characterized
•	The Cancer Genome Atlas

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Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide variety of therapies, such as botanicals, nutritional products, and practices including acupuncture and yoga. These are used in addition to (complementary) or instead of (alternative) standard treatments, usually to help manage the symptoms of cancer.

•	Topics in Complementary and Alternative Therapies
•	Workbook: Talking about CAM with Health Care Providers
•	NCI's Complementary and Alternative Medicine portal

Provocative Questions Funding Available

Funding is available to researchers with bold approaches to 24 questions identified by the oncology community as part of NCI’s Provocative Questions initiative. Submit a letter of intent by May 20, 2013. Applications are due June 20, 2013.

•	View the list of questions and RFAs
•	About the Provocative Questions initiative

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Two More Cancer Genomes Are Sequenced

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Provocative Questions Funding Available

Two More Cancer Genomes Are Sequenced

Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care

Provocative Questions Funding Available

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