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NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship

Survivorship trends, support and educational information, research, and more.

NCI’s Role in Immunotherapy Research

NCI supports a wide range of immunotherapy research, from basic science to clinical trials.

Learn About NCI-Designated Cancer Centers

There are now 70 NCI Cancer Centers serving as the backbone of NCI’s programs for studying and controlling cancer.

Your Guide to NCI Research

NCI Research Areas

Key Initiatives & Progress

NCI's Role in Cancer Research

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Pediatric MATCH Infographic

Infographic explaining Pediatric MATCH, which is a clinical treatment trial using precision medicine for pediatric cancers.

The RAS Initiative

NCI's RAS Initiative explores innovative approaches for attacking the proteins encoded by mutant forms of the KRAS gene.

NCI scientists, from postdoctoral fellows to principal investigators, discuss various topics including their personal backgrounds, how they came to be in the field of cancer research, their current projects, and a look to the future of medical oncology.