A drug called Lu177-PSMA-617 may be a new option for treating advanced prostate cancer. In a large clinical trial called VISION, participants who received 177Lu-PSMA-617—a type of drug called a radiopharmaceutical—along with standard treatments lived longer than those who received only standard therapies.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that describes the CT scan procedure and technology and its uses in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.| www.cancer.gov
Learn how researchers randomly assign clinical trial participants to different treatment groups in order to prevent bias in the results.| www.cancer.gov
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers are at the forefront of NCI-supported cancer research efforts at universities and cancer research centers across the United States.| www.cancer.gov
HPV infection causes cervical cancer, throat cancer, penile cancer, and others. Get answers to human papillomavirus infection questions: What is HPV? What are HPV symptoms? What is the HPV vaccine? What is dysplasia and how is it treated?| www.cancer.gov
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma, or ccRCC, is a type of kidney cancer.| www.cancer.gov
Learn about brainstem and diffuse midline gliomas grades, features, causes, symptoms, who they affect, how and where they form, and treatments.| www.cancer.gov
Genetics of Skin Cancer includes information about genes and hereditary syndromes associated with basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma skin cancer. Get comprehensive information about the genetics of skin cancer and interventions in this summary for clinicians.| www.cancer.gov
Advances in technology and access to large volumes of data have converged, leading to promising new applications of AI in cancer research and care.| www.cancer.gov
Learn how to deal with your emotions and manage the emotional effects of cancer, including anger, fear, stress, and depression.| www.cancer.gov
The Cancer Currents blog provides news and research updates from the National Cancer Institute.| www.cancer.gov
A breast lump may be benign or a symptom of breast cancer. Learn about follow-up after an abnormal mammogram. See pictures of breast cancer, cysts, and calcifications. Find out symptoms for benign breast conditions, precancers, and DCIS.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet about asbestos, the health hazards of asbestos exposure (including mesothelioma), and who's at risk for an asbestos-related disease. Also presented are resources for information related to asbestos exposure and programs to help exposed individuals.| www.cancer.gov
Information explaining the types of support groups, the benefits of joining a support group, and where to find one.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that discusses formaldehyde and its possible association with cancer. Includes resources for more information.| www.cancer.gov
Lymphoma is cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin lymphoma can often be cured. The prognosis of NHL depends on the specific type. Start here to find information about lymphoma treatment, research, and statistics.| www.cancer.gov
Leukemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells. The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that becomes cancer and whether it grows quickly or slowly. Start here to find information on leukemia treatment, research, and statistics.| www.cancer.gov
Overall cancer death rates continued to fall among men, women, children, and adolescents and young adults in every major racial and ethnic group in the United States from 2015 to 2019, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet about antioxidants, substances that may protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that summarizes evidence linking physical activity (including exercise) to reduced cancer risk and sedentary behavior (including prolonged sitting) to increased cancer risk.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking overweight and obesity to the risk of various cancers and discusses how obesity affects cancer survivors.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that lists some of the cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke and describes the health problems caused by cigarette smoking and the benefits of quitting.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet about research on electric and magnetic fields and studies examining their potential connection with cancer.| www.cancer.gov
Research on CAR T-cell therapy is progressing rapidly to improve the cancer treatment, expand its use to more cancers, and better manage its side effects.| www.cancer.gov
Find the locations of NCI-designated cancer centers by area, region, state, or name that includes contact information to help health care providers and cancer patients with referrals to clinical trials.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that summarizes the results of studies about cruciferous vegetables and cancer. Includes a list of cruciferous vegetables and dietary recommendations.| www.cancer.gov
Breast cancer prevention strategies include avoiding known risks, having a healthy lifestyle, and medications or surgery for those at high risk. Learn more about breast cancer prevention, risks and protective factors, and how to estimate risk in this expert-reviewed summary.| www.cancer.gov
NCI's Dictionary of Cancer Terms provides easy-to-understand definitions for words and phrases related to cancer and medicine.| www.cancer.gov
Learn about ethylene oxide, which can raise your risk of lymphoma and leukemia. Exposure may occur through industrial emissions, tobacco smoke, and the use of products sterilized with ethylene oxide, such as certain medical products or cosmetics.| www.cancer.gov
Basic information about cancer statistics in the United States and how they are used to understand the impact of cancer on society and to develop strategies that address the challenges that cancer poses.| www.cancer.gov
Cigarette smoking: Health Risks and How to Quit explains how never smoking and quitting result in decreased cancer and cancer deaths. Get detailed information about smoking risks and how to quit in this expert-reviewed summary.| www.cancer.gov
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread. Start here to find information on breast cancer treatment, causes and prevention, screening, research, and statistics.| www.cancer.gov
The National Cancer Act of 1971, signed into law by President Richard Nixon, established the National Cancer Institute in its current form.| www.cancer.gov
A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of various cancers. Includes information about factors that affect the risk of alcohol-associated cancers.| www.cancer.gov
Breast cancer screening is performed using mammogram, clinical breast exam (CBE), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) tests. Learn about these and other tests that have been studied to detect or screen for breast cancer in this expert-reviewed and evidence-based summary.| www.cancer.gov
Learn what a PSA test is, plus the limitations and potential harms of the test when used to screen for prostate cancer.| www.cancer.gov
