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Learn how NCI support is helping researcher David Lyden understand how cancer cell exosomes create a nurturing environment for the growth of metastatic tumors.

About a third of all cancers are driven by mutations in RAS genes. Learn how NCI funding is helping Dr. Kevan Shokat develop drugs that inactivate molecular drivers of cancer such as RAS.

Read how an NCI-funded team led by Robert Vonderheide showed the promise of combining immune checkpoint inhibitors and radiation therapy in melanoma.

The results of standard tests indicated that Valerie Winston was at risk for multiple myeloma. Read how an NCI combination therapy clinical trial helped her avoid the full impact of multiple myeloma.

An overview of recent research results and progress related to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of colorectal cancer, plus ongoing projects supported by NCI to further decipher the causes of colorectal cancer and most effective ways to treat it.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, finding a doctor and treatment hospital for your cancer care is an important step to getting the best treatment possible. Learn tips for choosing a doctor and treatment facility to manage your cancer care.

Lymphedema is a side effect of some cancer treatments. Symptoms of lymphedema are presented. Ways to treat or manage swelling in the arm or leg are covered for cancer patients and cancer survivors.

Once you are diagnosed with advanced cancer, or your disease has progressed to this point, you will have a number of issues to talk about with your loved ones and your health care team. You’ll need to discuss future steps and what to expect.

Find out what issues need to be addressed when dealing with an advanced or metastatic cancer diagnosis. Completing advance directives, looking at health insurance, organizing records and documents, and looking at the meanings in your life are some of the things to think about.

Suggested questions to ask your doctor, if you find out you have advanced cancer.