The Supportive Care and Symptom Management program supports studies on the prevention or treatment of acute and chronic symptoms and morbidities related to cancer and its treatment. This includes the impact on the quality of life of patients and their informal caregivers. The program also supports studies of patients and their caregivers at the end of life.
Learn more About Supportive Care and Symptom Management.
News and Information
Articles from the:
- NCI Cancer Currents blog
- DCP Cancer Prevention Science blog
- Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Upcoming Building Bridges in Cancer Symptom Science Webinar
Erin Talbert, Ph.D. and Eric Roeland, M.D., FAAHPM, FASCO will present the next talk, entitled, "Cancer Cachexia: From Preclinical Models to Bedside Interventions".
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Registration is required.
Upcoming Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar
Mary Luz Rol, Ph.D. will present the next talk entitled, "EASTER Project Phase 1: Advancing Affordable AI-Driven Systems for Cervical Cancer Screening, Triage, and Treatment".
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
News and Events
Research Highlights: Investigating Ways to Reduce and Avoid Side Effects of Medications for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Date Posted: December 15, 2023
Study Finds Shortcomings in Monitoring Caregivers' Emotional Health
Date Posted: October 27, 2023
Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies for Chronic Diseases Associated with Aging
Date Posted: September 19, 2023
Collaboration Spurs Rapid Growth and Progress in Cardio-Oncology Research
Date Posted: August 8, 2023
Important Symptom Management Findings Presented at 2023 ASCO Meeting
Date Posted: June 13, 2023