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2026 - Cancer Currents Blog

  • Illustration of an immune cell attacking cancer cells, representing checkpoint inhibitor therapy
    • By Linda Wang

    Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer treatment, helping people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer, bladder cancer, and other cancers live longer, healthier lives. This is the story of how decades of NCI-funded research made these breakthrough immunotherapy drugs possible.

  • Dr. Anthony Letai stands at a lectern on a stage and addresses attendees filling rows of seats in a large conference hall.
    • By Anthony Letai, M.D., Ph.D.

    Following ASCO 2026, NCI Director Dr. Anthony Letai reflects on the pace of progress in cancer research, efforts to accelerate clinical trials, and NCI’s role in supporting the cancer research and care community. He highlights how decades of investment in science are driving progress for patients and creating new opportunities to improve outcomes.

  • About 70 professionally dressed people smiling at the camera and standing in a semicircle in front of the NCI exhibit booth.
    • By Anthony Letai, M.D., Ph.D.

    NCI Director Dr. Anthony Letai shares his reflections on this year’s AACR Annual Meeting, including science that stood out and NCI’s leading priorities.

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