Cancer Research
NCI Research Areas
Learn about the breadth of NCI’s work across the research continuum and the programs the institute supports.
NCI’s Role in Cancer Research & Infrastructure
Learn about NCI’s role in cancer research and the infrastructure NCI has built to support and advance cancer research.
Advances and Initiatives
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Annual Report to the NationThe 2022 report includes data on new cancer cases and deaths plus a detailed examination of trends in pancreatic cancer and its subtypes.
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Childhood Cancer Data InitiativeThis effort addresses the critical need to collect, analyze, and share childhood cancer data.
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Clinical Trials Innovation UnitThis group of experts aims to improve clinical trials and facilitate the testing of new cancer prevention strategies, treatments, and technologies.
The Cancer Moonshot℠
Through this effort, NCI is launching new initiatives to achieve bold new goals that will accelerate progress against cancer.
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National Cancer Plan and NCI Research
NCI joins the cancer community in advancing the goals of the National Cancer Plan as part of its research programs.
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NCI Equity and Inclusion Program
Learn how NCI will help end structural racism in biomedical research and why the program was launched.
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Neuro-Oncology Perspectives: Understanding Brain Tumor Metabolism