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Featured News and Research
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Immunotherapy Drug Improves Initial Treatment for Kids with Leukemia
In a large clinical trial, adding blinatumomab (Blincyto) to chemotherapy was highly effective in children with B-cell ALL.
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Gene Therapy May Keep Respiratory Papillomatosis at Bay
Treatment with PRGN-2012 after surgery helped prevent recurrence of noncancerous tumors.
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Emergency Resources
Learn about resources for patients and health care providers to continue cancer care when natural or human-made disasters occur.

National Cancer Plan: Maximize Data Utility
Ensuring patient privacy, enhancing data sharing, and improving accessibility can speed progress against cancer.
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NCI Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan & Professional Judgment Budget Proposal
Each year, NCI prepares a plan for advancing cancer research and proposes the budget required to fund a broad research portfolio.
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