Progress in Cancer Research
Progress in cancer research depends on the work of individual scientists and research institutions, including universities and medical centers around the country, federal research facilities, NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, and private sector partners. This section presents data about ongoing progress and highlights stories behind some notable discoveries and milestones in cancer research.
Progress in Cancer Research
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Annual Report to the NationThe Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer is an update of rates for new cases, deaths, and trends for the most common cancers in the United States.
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Cancer Trends Progress ReportThe Cancer Trends Progress Report summarizes the nation’s advances against cancer in relation to Healthy People targets set out by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Progress in Cancer Research
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Research Advances by Cancer Type
Find NCI’s collection of research advances for common cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.
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Stories of Discovery
These stories describe landmark developments in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment supported by NCI funds.
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Milestones in Cancer Research and Discovery
This timeline features selected milestones in 250 years of cancer research and discovery.
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Improving Health: Cancer
Discoveries emerging from NIH/NCI-supported research have led to new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer, ultimately improving the health of the nation and the world.