Oct 11, 2021 · Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.

The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer has statistics on cancer deaths and new cases (incidence).

Feb 18, 2025 · Since 2017, recommendations for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer that can be controlled by shutting off its supply of hormones, often called hormone- or castration …

May 14, 2025 · 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 …

The Cancer Trends Progress Report, continually updated since its first issue in 2001, summarizes our nation's advances against cancer in relation to Healthy People targets set forth by the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Learn about breast cancer stages, including how stage is determined based on TNM status, biomarker testing, and tumor grade.

Oct 30, 2024 · Many people want to know if they can fight cancer by eating certain foods or taking supplements. But there is no proof that any special diet or supplement can work against cancer.

Mar 24, 2025 · Learn about research and scientific initiatives at University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The US Population Data File is used for SEER and NPCR incidence rates. Data not available for some combinations of geography, cancer site, age, and race/ethnicity. Suppression is used to …

Information about the National Cancer Institute and its organization, budget, advisory boards, and employment opportunities.