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Cancer Research

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Driving discovery. Powering progress.

NCI Research Areas
Cancer Research & Infrastructure at NCI
Research Resources & NCI Initiatives
- Resources for Researchers
- Childhood Cancer Data Initiative

Research Advances

Milestones in Cancer Research and Discovery
This timeline features selected milestones in 250 years of cancer research and discovery.
Participate in Cancer Research
Explore the many ways you can participate in cancer research, including treatment and non-treatment studies.
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
NCI recognizes centers around the country that meet rigorous standards for delivering cutting-edge cancer care and conducting state-of-the-art research.