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Improving the lives of all people through cancer research

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For People Affected by Cancer

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NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information. We are here for you with information about causes and risk factors, symptoms, how cancer is diagnosed, and treatment options.

*   [Find a Cancer Type](/types)

*   [Treatment](/about-cancer/treatment)

*   [Side Effects](/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects)

*   [Causes & Prevention](/about-cancer/causes-prevention)

*   [Diagnosis & Staging](/about-cancer/diagnosis-staging)

*   [Find a Clinical Trial](/research/participate/clinical-trials-search)

For Researchers

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Support for the best science underpins everything NCI does. Explore our resources to help researchers conduct their work and apply for funding and training opportunities.

*   [Funding Opportunities](/grants-training/grants-funding/funding-opportunities)

*   [Resources for Researchers](/research/resources)

*   [Apply for a Grant](/grants-training/apply-grant)

*   [Find a Research Contact](/grants-training/grants-funding/contacts)

*   [Research Areas](/research/areas)

Featured News and Research

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    Drug Combo Helps Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer Live Longer

    Initial treatment with enzalutamide and talazoparib improved survival by more than a year for some men, trial shows.

    ](/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2025/xtandi-talzenna-metastatic-prostate-cancer)

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    For Some with Liver Cancer, Treatment Combination Looks to be Effective

    Positive results were seen in two trials that combined a procedure called TACE with two cancer drugs.

    ](/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2025/liver-cancer-tace-plus-targeted-and-immunotherapy)

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    Scientists Find Genetic Changes Linked to Childhood Cancer

    Large DNA changes likely contribute to around 1% to 6% of pediatric solid tumors.

    ](/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2025/structural-variants-cancer-in-children)

Presidential Message on Colorectal Cancer

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President Trump highlights advances in screening and prevention that are reducing deaths from colorectal cancer.

[Learn More](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/03/presidential-message-on-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-2025/)

NCI Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan & Professional Judgment Budget Proposal

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Each year, NCI prepares a plan for advancing cancer research and proposes the budget required to fund a broad research portfolio.

[Learn More](https://www.cancer.gov/research/leading-progress?cid=wl_cgov_hpfc_ap-rollout)

Get Answers

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Connect with a cancer information specialist at 1-800-4-CANCER, through live chat, or by email.

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Our Organization

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    Senior Leaders

    Information about NCI senior leadership.

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    NCI Divisions, Offices, and Centers

    NCI has 30 divisions, offices, and centers who work together to build, maintain, and enhance a cohesive and comprehensive cancer research agenda.

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    Advisory Boards and Review Groups

    NCI relies on advisory committees to provide advice on the National Cancer Program, NCI scientific priorities, and more.

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