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What’s at the Root of Ovarian Cancer?A type of stem cell may be a critical driver of the most common form of ovarian cancer.
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Are New Immune-Based Treatments for Kidney and Pancreatic Cancer on the Horizon?Personalized treatment vaccines show promising results in small clinical trials.
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Annual Report to the Nation Shows Continued ProgressCancer death rates continue to decline, but the picture is mixed for cancer incidence.
NCI Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Plan & Professional Judgment Budget Proposal
Each year, NCI prepares a plan for advancing cancer research and proposes the budget required to fund a broad research portfolio.
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