National Cancer Institute
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50 Years of Cancer: Prevention Tactics in Avoidance, Screening & Vaccination
In this latest episode of the National Cancer Act miniseries, we discuss progress in cancer prevention research and practice.
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50 Years of Cancer: Progress in Overcoming Health Disparities
Making the fight against cancer more equitable requires diversifying cancer research, clinical trials and treatments.
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50 Years of Cancer: The Road to Better Treatment and Diagnostics
Clinical trials, innovation in research and technology have improved cancer treatment and diagnostics in public health.
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50 Years of Cancer: A History of American Cancer Research
We delve into the history of cancer in America and talk to NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless on NCI's work the past 50 years.
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50 Years of the National Cancer Act
HealthCast dives into the history and progress of legislation that kicked off decades of cancer care research and innovation.
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Cancer Innovation Highlighted During First Lady's Visit to NCI
As the National Cancer Act turns 50 years old this year, federal leaders are highlighting how cancer care progressed through the years and discussed the technology innovation that's still to come. Leaders at the National Cancer Institute welcomed First Lady Jill Biden in a virtual meeting with agency researchers Wednesday to highlight progress in cancer care access, clinical trial developments and even support for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How Can Tech Support Counseling for Cancer Survivors Amid COVID-19?
Technology plays a critical role in addressing significant mental health challenges for cancer patients during the pandemic.
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COVID-19 Data and Global Cancer Control with NCI’s Satish Gopal
With the help of technology, the agency is addressing international disruptions in cancer care caused by the pandemic.
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Overcoming Telehealth and Access Challenges for Cancer Care
Telemedicine and remote monitoring devices can offer cancer patients much needed support amid COVID-19.
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Dr. Meg Mooney, Associate Director of CTEP, NCI
The office coordinates nationwide testing of new treatment approaches for cancer.
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Chris Kinsinger, Proteomics Program Director, National Cancer Institute
Data strategies are bringing together researchers to advance health science in areas like cancer.
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Michael Weingarten, Director of Small Business Innovation Research Development Center, NCI
Small businesses are a crucial part to development next-generation cancer technology.
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