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Featured News and Research
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Live on July 10: White House Cancer Cabinet Conversation
At 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 10, tune into our live conversation on NCI programs and initiatives working to address barriers to cancer research participation in rural communities.
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Helping Underserved and Minority Cancer Survivors Be More Active
A Texas program increased survivors’ physical activity and improved their quality of life.
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What Global Patterns in DNA Mutations Reveal About Kidney Cancer
Identifying mutational signatures might lead to strategies for preventing kidney cancer.
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Are You Ready to Contribute to Progress against Cancer?
Everyone has a role to play in the fight against cancer. Learn more and get involved.
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NCI Fiscal Year 2025 Professional Judgment Budget Proposal
Each year, NCI prepares a professional judgment budget to lead progress against cancer.
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Senior Leaders
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