Nothing Will Stop Us.
What the National Cancer Act Made Possible
Just as every cancer is unique, so too are the stories of the people and events that have transformed cancer research and care. They are the pioneers of advocacy, the researchers and scientists discovering new treatments and prevention approaches, and the doctors who deeply care about improving the lives of their patients. They are the social workers, patient educators, administrators, and technicians. Most importantly, they are the patients, who are also our friends, family, and sometimes even ourselves.
Identifying What Puts People at Risk for Cancer
Environmental, behavioral, familial, and genetic factors can all play a role in determining someone’s risk for cancer. Through ongoing research, our understanding of these risk factors and their connection to this disease continues to evolve and along with it, our ability to better prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer.
The Tech Revolutionizing Cancer Research and Care
What once seemed impossible in cancer research is now a reality thanks to a number of technological innovations that have led to breakthroughs in the ways we find, visualize, understand, and treat cancer. Continuing to explore and use these technologies can open the door to accelerate progress against this disease.
The "Best" Cancer Is the One that Never Happens
Cancer affects millions of people each year, but it doesn’t have to be that way. From clinical trials to major public health campaigns, efforts to understand and communicate about cancer at every level are helping us refine prevention and screening methods, catch cancer sooner (and thus treat it sooner), and, ultimately, save more lives.
Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The National Cancer Act of 1971
The National Cancer Act of 1971 gave our country a holistic approach to addressing cancer and its many challenges. This broad legislation gave new authority to the National Cancer Institute and established some of the programs that form the backbone of today’s cancer research enterprise.