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Featured News and Research
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Mutant RAS Found to Drive Cancers in a New WayNew study shows how mutant RAS proteins are involved in the breakdown of a tumor suppressor protein.
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Comparing Lymph Node Surgeries for Bladder CancerIn a clinical trial, extended lymph node surgery in people with bladder cancer didn’t improve survival compared with standard surgery.
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Latest Studies Released from NCI’s Human Tumor Atlas NetworkThe new studies explore the role of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system in promoting cancer.
National Cancer Plan: Optimize the Workforce
The nation needs a diverse cancer care and research workforce that reflects the diversity of people affected by cancer.
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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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