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NCI is addressing cancer health disparities through its efforts in basic research, community-level programs, and more.

These examples show how biology contributes to health disparities (differences in disease incidence and outcomes among distinct racial and ethnic groups, ), and how biological factors interact with other relevant factors, such as diet and the environment.

A summary of results from the Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment, or TAILORx, finds that women with early-stage hormone receptor-positive breast cancer have a low risk of recurrence based on a test for the expression of 21 genes.

David Matus studies cellular invasion--a characteristic behavior of metastatic cancer cells--in an evolutionary context.

The latest science-based information concerning some common misconceptions about cancer. Learn the facts to worry less and make good health decisions.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos sobre el uso del cardo mariano como tratamiento para personas con cáncer.

Información básica de las desigualdades por cáncer en EE. UU., factores que contribuyen a la carga desproporcionada del cáncer en algunos grupos y ejemplos de desigualdades en incidencia y mortalidad entre ciertos grupos de la población.

Financial Toxicity and Cancer Treatment discusses the increased financial distress that cancer patients and survivors uniquely experience. Get detailed information about the complex relationship between cancer and financial toxicity along with potential interventions in this clinician summary.

Before a grant can be awarded and accepted, several pre-award activities must happen to formalize the partnership. Ensuring compliance with federal laws, a review of costs and a negotiation of the appropriate funding level must all happen in order to receive a grant.

Information about the NCI grants process, including recipient eligibility, the different people involved, and information about funding.