Progress in Cancer Research - NCI Progress in cancer research depends on the work of individual scientists and research institutions, including universities and medical centers around the country, federal research facilities, NCI-Designated Cancer Centers, and private sector partners This section presents data about ongoing progress and highlights stories behind some notable discoveries and milestones in cancer research
Our Discoveries | Center for Cancer Research New research shows that targeting the protein ID1 can slow the growth of mutated blood cells and delay the onset of leukemia Blocking ID1 could also help prevent other types of cancer and heart disease, offering new hope for treating and preventing multiple chronic conditions
Research Advances by Cancer Type - NCI Find NCI’s collection of research advances for common cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, leukemia, lung cancer, and prostate cancer
Cancer Research - NCI NCI is the nation’s leader in cancer research Learn about key research areas, initiatives, progress, and research tools, including specimens and data
Milestones in Cancer Research and Discovery - NCI During the past 250 years, we have witnessed many landmark discoveries in our efforts to make progress against cancer, an affliction known to humanity for thousands of years This timeline shows a few key milestones in the history of cancer research
Cancer Treatment Research - NCI Find research articles on cancer treatment, including news stories, clinical trials, blog posts, and descriptions of active studies
One Year in Cancer Research and Much to Celebrate NCI Director Dr Kimryn Rathmell reviews some of the most noteworthy cancer research findings from 2024, including advances in immunotherapy for children with cancer, a potential therapy for cachexia, and valuable insights into cancer biology
Advances in Breast Cancer Research - NCI This page highlights what's new and recent research in the detection and treatment of breast cancer New methods to detect breast cancer, such as 3-D mammography, are described Treatments tailored to breast cancer subtypes are discussed, including targeted therapies
CCR Milestones - 2025 | Center for Cancer Research Every year, CCR makes remarkable contributions to the understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of cancer This digital-only issue of our annual publication, Milestones, features 13 of our top scientific advances from the past year This issue of Milestones highlights some of our scientific advances in FY 2024-2025
Research Advances in Cancer Biology - NCI Research projects funded by the Division of Cancer Biology have led to many new discoveries and advances in basic cancer research that continue to lay the groundwork for future clinical breakthroughs and cancer prevention strategies Learn about these important cancer biology findings