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Prevention and Screening Drive Drop in Cancer Deaths

POSTED: January 14, 2025
SOURCE: NIH Research Matters

Over the last five decades, the number of deaths from many cancer types has dropped substantially in the U.S. A range of factors have played a role in this decrease. These include better treatments, prevention efforts such…
G7 Lung Cancer Screening Seminar, TACPAD Virtual Meeting, NOFOs, and More
Emergency Notice, Upcoming Events, Latest News, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), Reminders
POSTED: 10/1/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
NCORP-supported Research Shows Olanzapine May Reduce Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
Researchers have found that olanzapine may be more effective in controlling severe nausea and improving the quality of life in patients with cancer who are undergoing treatment with chemotherapy, according to new findings… Learn more
POSTED: 9/30/2024
SOURCE: ASCO News
NCORP's awardees: Judith Hopkins, M.D., Kristina Gardner, M.H.A., Marge Good, RN, M.P.H.
NCORP recognizes Judith Hopkins, Kristina Gardner, and Marge Good with 2024 awards
The NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) selected Judith Hopkins, M.D., and Kristina Gardner, M.H.A. as recipients of this year’s outstanding principal investigator (PI) and administrator, respectively, at the… Learn more
POSTED: 9/26/2024
SOURCE: DCP News
Illustration of a DNA strand breaking apart in a section.
Research Highlights: Looking Deep into Genetic Changes that Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk to Prevent or Detect Inherited Cancers
Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is the most common inherited genetic change that increases the risk of several kinds of cancer including colorectal cancer. About 3% of all… Learn more
POSTED: 9/10/2024
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
Call for PREVENT Program Applications, NCI at World Cancer Congress, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events
POSTED: 9/10/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network Funding Opportunities Open, HPV Self-Collection Test Blog, Symptom Seminar Webinar, and More
Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs): Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials and More; Latest News; Upcoming Events
POSTED: 8/15/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Eduardo Lazcano, M.D., Sc.D., presenting at Eradication of Cervical Cancer: The Case of Mexico conference.
ULACNet Update - August 2024
In this issue we present: Living with HIV and Preventing Cervical Cancer, AQuIP Analysis, Screening for and Prevention of Anal Cancer as Standard of Care for People with HIV, and Auditing The ULACNet Program.
POSTED: 8/12/2024
SOURCE: DCP News
An adult female patient sits on an exam table in a clinic exam room, looking at a medical chart held by a medical provider.
FDA Approves HPV Tests That Allow for Self-Collection in a Health Care Setting
On May 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approvals of two tests that detect cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the cervix. Both tests are used as part of screening for cervical cancer… Learn more
POSTED: 7/24/2024
SOURCE: NCI Cancer Currents Blog
AUTHOR: Sharon Reynolds
Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program Applications Due Soon, Cancer Research Funding Opportunities, Early Career Scientist Seminar on Bladder Cancer Interception, and More
Latest News, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs): Cancer Research, Upcoming Events, Grant Submission News
POSTED: 7/16/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
NCI PREVENT Applications Due Soon, Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program Accepting Applications, NLST NOSI Deadline, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Event, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs): Lung Nodule Research and Scholars Program, Reminder
POSTED: 6/25/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Partial screen capture of the CP-CTNet June 2024 Newsletter
CP-CTNet Newsletter - June 2024
I-SCORE 2024, Partner Highlight, Staff Highlight, DMACC Updates, Research Funding Opportunities, Active and DCP-Approved Studies, Upcoming Events
POSTED: 6/18/2024
SOURCE: CP-CTNet DMACC Website
Seminars on mRNA vaccines, CIPN treatments, Lasker Scholar Applications Open, and More
Upcoming Events, Latest News, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Lasker Clinical Research Program Scholars, Reminders
POSTED: 6/11/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
DCP Participation at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, May 31 – June 4, 2024
Consider attending these ASCO sessions to learn about the latest from the DCP symptom science and screening research programs, DCP-funded research from NCORP, and to hear from NCI Director W. Kimryn Rathmell, M.D., Ph.D.
POSTED: 5/30/2024
SOURCE: DCP News
Three seated female patients who are recovering from cancer therapies: one doing her nails, one reading, and the other crocheting.
Defining Patient Tolerability to Cancer Treatments Helps Reduce Negative Outcomes
For decades, cancer patients have participated in clinical trials of new therapies, and clinicians have assessed and recorded any adverse or toxic reactions to the treatments. Over the years, researchers have standardized… Learn more
POSTED: 5/23/2024
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
NCI Cancer Fellowship Program Application Period Opens, Call for PREVENT Program Applications and Early Career Prevention Scientist Nominations, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events, Reminders
POSTED: 5/21/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Improved Prostate Biomarker Test, Cancer Prevention and Interception Newsletter, Early Career Scientist Seminar, Career Development NOFOs, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events, Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs): Cancer Prevention Career Development, Reminder
POSTED: 5/7/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Focus on The Cancer Prevention Research Conference
Upcoming Event
POSTED: 4/30/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Cancer Screening with Multicancer Detection Tests: A Translational Science Review
This NCI-authored article examines the benefits and harms of multicancer detection tests. This new generation of cancer screening tests offer the potential for using a noninvasive blood test to reduce cancer-related… Learn more
POSTED: 4/26/2024
SOURCE: American Cancer Society Journals
ULACNet Participants at the 2024 EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress
ULACNet Update - April 2024
In this issue we present: Connecting and Presenting at EUROGIN 2024, Challenges and Solutions for Carrying out Multicenter Clinical Trials, and OPTIMO Study has Completed Enrollment in Peru, Brazil and Haiti.
POSTED: 4/25/2024
SOURCE: DCP News
Cover page of April 2024 issue of CAP-IT News
CAP-IT News - April 2024
In this issue: investigator news, publicatoins, grants & awards, working groups, steering committe, shared resources, job opportunities, upcoming event.
POSTED: 4/22/2024
SOURCE: CAP-IT News
Proposed Cancer Prevention Framework, Rare Cancers Workshop, Call for Abstracts, Grant Submission News, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events, Past Event, Grant Submission News, Reminders
POSTED: 4/16/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
A Translational Review of MCDs, Possible Biomarker for Lynch Patients, Cancer Pain Research, AACR, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events, In Case you Missed It, Reminders
POSTED: 4/2/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates
Translational Science Review on Cancer Screening with Multicancer Detection Tests Published
NCI researchers have published a review in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicans that outlines what is known and unknown about multi-cancer detection assay technologies. “MCD tests can potentially be used to improve early… Learn more
POSTED: 3/25/2024
SOURCE: DCP News
Pain occurs in up to 50% of patients with cancer.
Cancer Pain Research Addressing Multiple Causes, Multiple Managements
As improved cancer treatments have led to increased cancer survivorship, cancer survivors are now living longer with chronic pain. NCI is supporting research to address this issue.
POSTED: 3/19/2024
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention Science Blog
AUTHOR: Rachel Altshuler, Ph.D., and Brennan Streck, Ph.D., R.N., M.P.H.
Prediagnostic Evaluation of Multicancer Detection Tests, NCI Public Meetings, Fatigue in Pediatric Cancer Webinar, American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, and More
Latest News, Upcoming Events, In Case you Missed It, Reminders
POSTED: 3/12/2024
SOURCE: DCP Updates