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What Is Cancer? - NCI
Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.
A to Z List of Cancer Types - NCI
Cancer Types Find a cancer type using the search box below. Select a cancer type
Cancer Staging - NCI
Staging is the process of determining how much cancer is within the body (tumor size) and if it has spread. Learn about the TNM Staging system and other ways that stage is described.
Why Is Early-Onset Cancer On the Rise? - NCI
There is some evidence that inherited cancer-related genetic changes, often called germline mutations, may bear some responsibility for the growing number of early-onset cancers, according to Zsofia Stadler, Ph.D., of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC).
Find an NCI-Designated Cancer Center
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.
Common Cancer Myths and Misconceptions - NCI
The latest science-based information concerning some common misconceptions about cancer. Learn the facts to worry less and make good health decisions.
Home - CTSU
The NCI's Cancer Information Service can answer general cancer-related questions posed by patients, their families, the public, and health care professionals. A qualified medical professional should be consulted for individual treatment advice.
PALB2 and Associated Cancer Risks (PDQ®) - NCI
Evidence-based, expert-reviewed summary about the PALB2 gene, the cancer risks associated with PALB2, screening, risk-reduction, treatment, and prognosis.
NIH study investigates trends in early-onset cancers - NCI
Changes in cancer screening guidelines, advances in imaging technologies, and increased surveillance of high-risk individuals may also have led to earlier cancer diagnoses, potentially contributing to rising rates among younger age groups.
CTEP Home Page - NCI - Cancer
Learn more about NCI’s Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) resources for cancer research, clinical trial protocol development and clinical trial operations resources.
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