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National Cancer Institute

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The U.S. government’s agency for cancer research. Part of @NIH. Engagement ≠ endorsement. Questions about cancer? Reach us here: https://nitter.cf/t.co/yQAi9x4Obg

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NCI researchers uncovered why a widely used #leukemia drug can cause movement and balance problems in some patients. Understanding treatment-related side effects is essential to improving cancer care, quality of life, and outcomes for patients. go.nih.gov/wWjR0JP
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Understanding how cells can heritably reprogram gene expression without mutating their DNA may open new strategies to prevent tumor cells from acquiring resistance to therapy. See our most recent research on treatment resistance: go.nih.gov/qw3WugR
This diagram shows how environmental stressors like antifungal drugs or high temperatures can trigger a molecular chain reaction inside fission yeast cells, which share many of the same pathways as human cells.\n\nExternal signals funnel through two internal communication networks into a molecular dimmer switch called the heterochromatin heritability regulatory hub, or HRH. When stress turns the dimmer up, the HRH can drive the assembly of tightly packed DNA regions called heterochromatin, locking certain genes off. Those silencing patterns can then be passed on to daughter cells when the cell divides \u2014 no changes to the underlying DNA sequence required. Image Credit: Shiv Grewal

ALT This diagram shows how environmental stressors like antifungal drugs or high temperatures can trigger a molecular chain reaction inside fission yeast cells, which share many of the same pathways as human cells.\n\nExternal signals funnel through two internal communication networks into a molecular dimmer switch called the heterochromatin heritability regulatory hub, or HRH. When stress turns the dimmer up, the HRH can drive the assembly of tightly packed DNA regions called heterochromatin, locking certain genes off. Those silencing patterns can then be passed on to daughter cells when the cell divides \u2014 no changes to the underlying DNA sequence required. Image Credit: Shiv Grewal

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Menopausal hormone therapy does not raise the risk of developing or dying from liver cancer, according to results from two randomized trials that followed more than 27,000 postmenopausal women for nearly 24 years. The findings are from @NIH Women’s Health Initiative. Read more: go.nih.gov/l1ycc0C
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Today’s cancer treatments are built on decades of research—and sustained support. Former @NIH and NCI Director Dr. Harold Varmus reflects on why continued investment in NCI matters and gives researchers the opportunity to pursue new ideas and improve cancer prevention and treatment.
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🧵 (1/6) Mark your calendar for these highlighted, upcoming virtual NCI events on topics including supporting caregivers, entrepreneurial training, ultra-processed foods, and more ⬇️
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Could electronic health records help identify people at high risk for cancer beyond traditional screening criteria? 🗓️ 11/19, 2-3 p.m. ET Dr. Jiheum Park discusses her research as part of the NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series Register: go.nih.gov/m60oD6w
Toward scalable early cancer detection: evaluating EHR-based predictive models against traditional...

Toward scalable early cancer detection: evaluating EHR-based predictive models against traditional...

Current cancer screening guidelines cover only a few cancer types and rely on narrowly defined criteria such as age or a single risk factor like smoking history, to identify high-risk individuals....

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Novel Topics in Nutrition and Cancer Research 🗓️ 11/24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET Presentations from nutritional epidemiologists that will discuss work in ultra-processed foods and cancer risk and diet-wide association studies of cancer risk. Register: go.nih.gov/DKR9AVt
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PRESS RELEASE: Results from an NCI clinical trial—the first to evaluate the drug invikafusp alfa (invika) in humans—indicate that the treatment may be capable of managing cancers that have rebuffed most other treatments, including standard immunotherapy go.nih.gov/7nhgD4T
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The 2026–27 Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program is now accepting applications! Ready to take the next step in your clinical research career? Learn more and apply by November 6: go.nih.gov/srT3IfN
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Our Cancer Information Service (CIS) has connected people with accurate, up-to-date information about cancer research and clinical trials, prevention and screening, treatment, tissue donation, NCI programs, and more. Chat with a specialist today: livehelp.cancer.gov/
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Interested in taking the next step in your cancer research career? Applications for NCI's Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program are open through November 30. iCURE provides research and career-development opportunities for eligible postbacs, grads, and postdocs. Apply: go.nih.gov/TlZnBQq
Text on a blue background reads, \"Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE). The iCURE program provides research opportunities, mentorship, and career development support to foster independence and drive innovation in cancer research. Positions are available for postbacs, graduate students, and postdocs. Application Deadline: November 30, 2026.\"

ALT Text on a blue background reads, \"Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE). The iCURE program provides research opportunities, mentorship, and career development support to foster independence and drive innovation in cancer research. Positions are available for postbacs, graduate students, and postdocs. Application Deadline: November 30, 2026.\"

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HIRING: Deputy Director, NCI Center for Global Health. This position will provide executive leadership for the global research portfolio, including advancing research capacity, implementation science, and cancer control. Apply by November 18 at go.nih.gov/cNiumsg
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Dr. Anthony Letai@NCIDirectorOct 19
This morning I accepted membership in the National Academy of Medicine. I’m honored by the recognition and look forward to working with @theNAMedicine colleagues to advance health and science. NAM press release: go.nih.gov/iQVTHye
NAM Elects 100 New Members for 2026 - NAM

NAM Elects 100 New Members for 2026 - NAM

Meet the National Academy of Medicine’s Class of 2026. Explore the new members recognized for their contributions to health, medicine, and science.

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Cancer Grand Challenges
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Team CANCAN is tackling one of cancer’s least understood complications: cachexia New findings published today in @NatureMedicine, led by @EdReznik (@MSKCancerCenter), highlight the potential to predict risk of a cachectic event in the hopes of enabling patients and their clinicians to try and get ahead of this devastating condition. Read our interview with Ed to learn more about the latest research: bit.ly/4hVzSDC Team CANCAN is co-led by @MarcusDGon, @JanowitzTobias and @EileenWhitePhD, and is funded by @CR_UK and the @theNCI through Cancer Grand Challenges.
Mining body weight data opens a real-world window into cancer cachexia

Mining body weight data opens a real-world window into cancer cachexia

From caring for a loved one with cancer to developing tools that predict cachexia risk, CANCAN researcher Ed Reznik is showing how something as routine as body weight data could help clinicians stay...

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We join many around the world in wishing Pope Leo XIV strength and healing as he recovers.
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My best wishes to @Pontifex for strength and a full recovery after his lung cancer surgery. As an oncologist, I’ve seen how a diagnosis like this affects not just the patient, but everyone around them. I am thinking of him and those caring for him.
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To learn more about lung cancer, including treatment, screening, research, and resources for patients and families, visit our lung cancer page: cancer.gov/types/lung.
Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

The two main types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Smoking causes most lung cancers, but nonsmokers can also develop lung cancer. Start here to find inform...

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Questions about cancer? Contact NCI’s free and confidential Cancer Information Service for reliable information and support: cancer.gov/contact
Contact NCI

Contact NCI

Information specialists at NCI’s Cancer Information Service (CIS), NCI's contact center, are available to help answer your cancer-related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend,...

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