Featured News
New Nutrition Label Reflects the Latest Science
Experts from FDA, NCI discuss the research that underpins the label changes.
Exercise Linked to Better Survival from Breast Cancer
Regular physical activity before or after diagnosis found to be beneficial.
Imaging Technique Accurately Detects Prostate Cancer Spread
PSMA PET-CT finds metastases better than standard imaging approach.
Recent News Releases
-
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality
March 24, 2020
In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes. Researchers found that the number of steps taken each day, but not the intensity of the stepping, had a strong association with mortality.
-
NCI statement on clinical trials during COVID-19 pandemic
March 19, 2020
Statement from the National Cancer Institute providing information regarding treatment of cancer patients and participation in clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
NCI study provides genetic insights into osteosarcoma in children
March 19, 2020
A new study offers insight into genetic alterations associated with osteosarcoma, the most common bone tumor of children and adolescents, and the findings have implications for genetic testing of children with osteosarcoma and their families.
-
In NIH trial, selumetinib shrinks tumors, provides clinical benefit for children with NF1
March 18, 2020
An NCI clinical trial finds the drug selumetinib improves outcomes for children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), shrinking inoperable tumors called plexiform neurofibromas, reducing pain, and improving function and overall quality of life.
-
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer death rates continue to decline
March 12, 2020
The 2020 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds overall cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States for all cancer sites combined. A companion study looked at Healthy People 2020 targets for four common cancers.
-
Testing with combined biopsy method improves prostate cancer diagnosis in NCI study
March 4, 2020
Testing for prostate cancer with a combined biopsy method led to more accurate diagnosis and prediction of the course of the disease in an NCI study. The method is poised to reduce the risk of prostate cancer overtreatment and undertreatment.
-
Immunotherapy drug improves outcomes for some children with relapsed leukemia
December 10, 2019
For children and young adults with certain relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the immunotherapy drug blinatumomab is superior to standard chemotherapy, an NCI-sponsored Children’s Oncology Group trial shows.
-
Study quantifies impact of NCI-sponsored trials on clinical cancer care
September 18, 2019
Nearly half of phase 3 cancer clinical trials carried out by the NCI-sponsored SWOG Cancer Research Network were associated with clinical care guidelines or new drug approvals, a study in JAMA Network Open shows.
-
NCI study finds long-term increased risk of cancer death following common treatment for hyperthyroidism
July 1, 2019
Findings from a new NCI study of patients who received radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and long-term risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer.
-
Annual Report to the Nation: Overall cancer mortality continues to decline; Special section on adults ages 20 to 49 shows higher cancer incidence and mortality for women than men
May 30, 2019
The 2019 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds overall cancer death rates continue to decline and cancer incidence dropped in men and remained stable in women. A special section reports on recent cancer trends in younger adults.
Media Resources
Cancer Currents Blog
Find the latest news and research updates from the National Cancer Institute.