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 Series
In this webinar, Joerg Herrmann, M.D. and Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D., M.P.H., FASCO will discuss the state of the science in cardio-oncology, management of cardiotoxicities, and exciting new tools and directions for cardio-oncology research.
Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Time: 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Registration is required.
Upcoming NCI DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar
Mina Sedrak, M.D., M.S. will present the next seminar entitled, "Targeting Aging Biology to Optimize the Long-Term Health of Cancer Survivors"
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET
Registration is required.
News and Events
Caregiver and Clinician Conversations about Increasing the Physical Activity of Pediatric Cancer Patients
Date Posted: September 29, 2022
Researchers Seek to Care for the Whole Patient
Date Posted: August 10, 2022
Even If Insured, People with Advanced Cancer Often Face Financial Problems
Date Posted: January 26, 2022
For Older Adults, Geriatric Assessment Reduces Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Date Posted: December 15, 2021