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While at FDA, fellows are assigned a mentor who is a senior member of FDA scientific review staff. Learn more about mentors for Tracks 3 and 4.

A review of current research identifying and testing drug combination approaches that have the potential to overcome or delay resistance to cancer treatment.

A fact sheet about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, what to do if a person tests positive for alterations in one of these genes, and consequences of genetic testing.

A fact sheet about the relationship between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma, and other cancers.

A fact sheet that describes the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure and details two clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of this procedure.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos acerca de las características genómicas de los cánceres infantiles. En este sumario se describen los subtipos moleculares de tipos específicos de cáncer infantil y las características clínicas relacionadas, las alteraciones genómicas recurrentes que caracterizan cada subtipo en el momento del diagnóstico o recidiva, y la importancia terapéutica y pronóstica de estas alteraciones. Se tratan las alteraciones genómicas relacionadas con tumores de encéfalo, tumores de riñón, leucemias, linfomas y otros tipos de cáncer.

Resumen de información revisada por expertos acerca del riesgo de sufrir dificultades financieras durante el tratamiento del cáncer.

Describe la función de los cuidados paliativos, los cuales son los cuidados que se brindan a pacientes que tienen una enfermedad grave o potencialmente letal, como el cáncer, desde el momento del diagnóstico y durante todo el curso de la enfermedad.

While at FDA, fellows are assigned a mentor who is a senior member of FDA scientific review staff. Learn more about mentors for Tracks 1 and 2.

NCI and FDA collaborate to train scientists in research and research-related regulatory review. Meet the current IOTF fellows.

Pap tests detect abnormal cervical cells, including precancerous cervical lesions, as well as early cervical cancers. HPV tests detect HPV infections that can cause cervical cell abnormalities. Learn how Pap and HPV tests are done, how often testing should be done, and how are HPV test results are reported.

A fact sheet that discusses formaldehyde and its possible association with cancer. Includes resources for more information.

NCI and FDA collaborate to train individuals in the medical product development and application process. Learn more about this cancer training program.

This fact sheet provides information about helpful resources for people who have decided to quit smoking.

NCI and FDA collaborate to train physicians in clinical trials methodology and medical product development. Learn more about this cancer training program.