2021 News Articles
Posted Scientists have identified more than 1,000 potential new biomarkers for cancer that they hope will aid in the early detection of many of these complex diseases, including one of the most challenging, pancreatic cancer.... Read More
POSTED: 04/27/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
On Demand Session Type: Major Symposium Session Title: Colorectal Cancer Interception: Immunologic and Pharmacologic Advances Companion session to Live Panel discussion Thursday, April 15 at 1:30 PM Multiantigen vaccines... Read More
POSTED: 04/23/2021
SOURCE: DCP News
In a new NCI-sponsored study now recruiting participants, investigators will evaluate two different screening strategies for non-cancerous pancreatic cysts to determine which works best at detecting early malignancy. Even... Read More
POSTED: 04/08/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
After decades of opposition to decriminalizing cannabis products (especially marijuana), a more permissive attitude toward cannabis and its derivative products has taken hold today at the state level. At the same time,... Read More
POSTED: 03/08/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
RESEARCH UPDATE: ON THE CLINICAL FRONT Vitamin D & Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Kidney Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Low circulating concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and plasma omega-3 fatty... Read More
POSTED: 03/03/2021
SOURCE: DCP News
For centuries, visionary physicians have stressed preventing disease as the best option. I frequently say that the “best” cancer is the cancer that never happens. Today, we turn our attentions to the scientists who made... Read More
POSTED: 03/01/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
During chemotherapy for an advanced blood cancer, Stacey Blansky vaped marijuana daily for her nausea and used cannabis oil for anxiety and stress. The decision to add these complex, plant-derived substances to ease her... Read More
POSTED: 02/24/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
Millions of older Americans take aspirin daily to reduce their risk for heart disease and colorectal cancer. But, new data suggests this protective edge for colorectal cancer comes only if they begin taking aspirin before... Read More
POSTED: 02/11/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
NCORP PARTNRS Workshop Executive Summary is Available
The executive summary is available of an inaugural workshop to encourage and forge partnerships between oncologists, primary care providers and medical specialists to promote accrual to clinical cancer control and prevention... Read More
POSTED: 02/04/2021
SOURCE: NCI NCORP News
Dr. Jill Biden, Ed.D., First Lady of the United States, joined NCI leaders and staff for a special virtual event marking World Cancer Day, February 4. Among the progress highlighted was the work of the NCI Community Oncology... Read More
POSTED: 02/04/2021
SOURCE: DCP News
An over-the-counter drug, readily available to consumers for years, may open a new option for preventing colorectal cancer in high-risk individuals. It's not the mouse that roared but the quiet mouse behind the scenes that... Read More
POSTED: 02/03/2021
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
