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The Transformative Educational Advancement and Mentoring Network (TEAM) supports the development of educational activities and scientific career development programs and promotes diversity in the cancer research workforce. cancer.gov/about-nci/orga
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Some tumors become dependent on genes that are not associated with cancer. Learn about this topic in a post from . cancer.gov/about-nci/orga
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What are #DenseBreasts and how common are they? Our expert-reviewed summary addresses frequently asked questions. cancer.gov/types/breast/b
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Tomorrow! Register now for NCI’s Division of Cancer Prevention webinar to learn about funding opportunities with the Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN).
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, , and developed the COVID-19 SeroHub to help scientists analyze #COVID19 seroprevalence data from around the U.S. Learn more in a new paper: nature.com/articles/s4159
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PRECINCT 2017 and 2022 data will be publicly available in Integrated Canine Data Commons (ICDC), a resource for canine researchers to submit/access data to generate hypotheses that can be tested by comparative analysis in dogs and humans.
ICDC: caninecommons.cancer.gov/#/
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The PRECINCT (PRE-medical Cancer Immunotherapy Network Canine Trials) 2017 and 2022 networks benefit from strong collaborations with one another and their shared coordinating center at the Univ. of Pennsylvania. PRECINCT Website: precinctnetwork.org
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Cancer clinical trials with pet dogs provide valuable information for the development of future treatments for people, which is why recently funded its second canine immunotherapy clinical trials network.
More: dctd.cancer.gov/NewsEvents/202
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Cancer screening tests aim to find cancer early, before it causes symptoms and when it may be easier to treat successfully. Check out our trove of #CancerScreening research articles for healthcare professionals.
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As part of the #CancerMoonshot's #WeekOfAction, join featured speaker Dr. Monica Bertagnolli and non-government leaders shortly to discuss critical work designed to ignite collaborations and innovation across the cancer community. pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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Join us on Thursday for the #CancerMoonshot Action Webinar to learn about new actions and collaborations that are launching as part of the Cancer Moonshot's #WeekOfAction. Discussion will be moderated by @DCarnival46. Register here: pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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Three funding opportunities to create the integrated Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN) have been released. The CSRN will conduct #ClinicalTrials to evaluate emerging tech and strategies for #CancerScreening. Get the details. prevention.cancer.gov/CSRN #NCORP
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After discovering she was at high risk for #StomachCancer, Estefania Marchan underwent surgery to remove her stomach. Two years later, she gave birth to her daughter via IVF pregnancy. Read Estefania's story. ccr.cancer.gov/news/article/r #survivorship
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The new Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN) will conduct clinical trials to evaluate emerging technologies and strategies for cancer screening. Join us on Dec. 9 at 1pm ET for a pre-submission webinar covering three CSRN grants.
Register now: bit.ly/3XRydE9
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In October 2022, NCI published two new funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) to address knowledge gaps and build an evidence base regarding #cannabis and cannabinoid use during #CancerTreatment. Learn about the FOAs. epi.grants.cancer.gov/news/2022/nove
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PUBLISHED NOW from Design Considerations for Trials to Evaluate Multi-Cancer Assays for Clinical Utility in online ahead of print. #mced #mcd bit.ly/3iE5D9b
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Did you know? There are over 52 million former smokers in the United States. In the latest NCI Minute, Media Chief James Alexander highlights recent findings about former smokers who stick to a healthy lifestyle. #QuitSmoking #HealthyLifestyle #CancerPrevention
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People living with a chronic condition like heart disease, asthma, cancer, or diabetes should get a flu shot if they haven’t already. 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu have at least one underlying medical condition. Make your appointment to get your flu shot today! #NIVW
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Thank you for following along. For updates from Dr. Bertagnolli about NCI and cancer research, please follow .
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🧵To learn more about multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, please check out NCI’s Q&A: prevention.cancer.gov/major-programs #MIHealthSummit
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🧵Many multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests in development are intended to simultaneously screen for multiple types of cancer in otherwise healthy people, as explains: cancer.gov/news-events/ca #MIHealthSummit
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Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are a promising approach to detecting cancer. However, researchers have much to learn about them. NCI is planning clinical trials to understand them better with cancer mortality being the endpoint. prevention.cancer.gov/major-programs #MIHealthSummit
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To date, NCI has invested nearly $1 billion in Moonshot funding, supporting over 240 research projects across more than 70 cancer science initiatives. That investment has led to important insights tied to the Moonshot’s key research priorities. #MIHealthSummit #CancerMoonshot
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In February 2022, President Biden announced plans “to supercharge the Cancer Moonshot as a central effort of the Biden-Harris administration." #MIHealthSummit #CancerMoonshot
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The Cancer Moonshot was “launched” in December 2016, when Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act. The act authorized $1.8 billion in funding for the Cancer Moonshot over 7 years. #MIHealthSummit #CancerMoonshot
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At the summit, stresses that making continued progress against cancer will require collaboration across disciplines and agencies, as well as contributions from patients and advocates. Everyone has a role to play. #MIHealthSummit
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I’m looking forward to joining and Dr. Francis Collins as part of ’s #MIHealthSummit tonight.
You can tune in right now using this link: milkeninstitute.org/video/biomedic
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Happening now: is on a panel discussing “A Commitment to Accelerating Cures: The Future of Biomedical Innovation” at the Future of Health Summit. Live stream: milkeninstitute.org/video/biomedic #MIHealthSummit
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Coming up: Dr. Monica Bertagnolli will join Renee Wegrzyn and Francis Collins for a discussion on “The Future of Biomedical Innovation” at approximately 7:15pm ET (12/06). milkeninstitute.org/video/biomedic #MIHealthSummit
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(2/2) The session will include and Renee Wegrzyn, inaugural director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The topic is "The Future of Biomedical Innovation,” and Francis Collins will moderate. #MIHealthSummit
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(1/2) Today, Dr. Monica Bertagnolli will join a panel discussion at the Milken Institute’s Future of Health Summit at approximately 7:15pm ET (12/06). Watch live: milkeninstitute.org/video/biomedic #MIHealthSummit
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Join us on Thursday for the #CancerMoonshot Action Webinar to learn about new actions and collaborations that are launching as part of the Cancer Moonshot's #WeekOfAction. Discussion will be moderated by . Register here: pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist
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Today at 1pm ET! Join the 7th Joint Virtual Meeting of the Board of Scientific Advisors and National Cancer Advisory Board where will share her Director's Report. videocast.nih.gov/livew.asp?live #NCAB #BSA
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Are you an NCI-funded junior faculty? The NCI Awardee Skills Development Consortium (NASDC) is currently accepting applications. NASDC provides important and educational career development opportunities for NCI grantees. Learn more and apply. nasdc.osu.edu
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In a review of cancer screening guidelines, researchers have found that many don’t adequately capture the potential harms of #CancerScreening. Providing information on harms is critical for informed discussions with healthcare providers. cancer.gov/news-events/ca
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#NIH-funded study comparing #BreastCancer subtypes invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) and invasive ductal cancer (IDC) finds ILC is detected later & has worse outcomes than IDC, evidencing a need for different clinical management for each.
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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death from cancer. What do you know about it? Take this quick quiz to check your knowledge. First question: Getting screened for #ColorectalCancer can help you prevent the disease. True or false? cdc.gov/cancer/colorec
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Join us on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 12:00 pm ET for a Junior Investigator Session of the #CancerMoonshotSeminar Series that will focus on molecular mechanisms of adult and pediatric cancers. cancer.gov/research/key-i #CMSSJI #DRSN #FusOnC2
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A study in India has found that an ultra-low dose of the #immunotherapy drug nivolumab helped some people with head and neck cancer live longer. Because the dose is 6% of what’s often used in the U.S. and Europe, it is potentially more affordable. cancer.gov/news-events/ca #HNCSM
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It’s time for your flu shot! A #flu shot is especially important for people with cancer or a history of cancer because they are at a higher risk of developing serious flu complications. cdc.gov/cancer/flu/bas #NIVW
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