{"id":28730,"date":"2023-03-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/news-events\/cancer-currents-blog\/2023\/new-online-march-2023"},"modified":"2024-11-03T15:12:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T15:12:49","slug":"new-on-ncis-websites-for-march-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogkologos.com\/en\/new-on-ncis-websites-for-march-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"New on NCI\u2019s Websites for March 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

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NCI\u2019s collection of cancer information products is constantly growing, so periodically we provide updates on new and updated content of interest to the cancer community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

NCI Brings Cancer Data to Life<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT)<\/a> celebrated International Love Data Week from February 13\u201317 with a blog post and video featuring Datum<\/a>, an animated genomic data point.<\/p>\n

Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer<\/h2>\n

NCI recently updated its fact sheet on artificial sweeteners and cancer risk<\/a>. The page explains what artificial sweeteners are, discusses research in animals and humans, and addresses the role of artificial sweeteners in obesity.<\/p>\n

NCI Funds More Research Grants, Thanks to Action by Congress<\/h2>\n

In this NCI Bottom Line<\/em> blog post, NCI Director Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., discusses the opportunities created by NCI\u2019s fiscal year 2023 budget<\/a>, which includes a $386 million increase, plus an additional $22 million for the Cancer Moonshot established by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016.<\/p>\n

Progress in Advancing Basic Cancer Research<\/h2>\n

A new page from NCI\u2019s Division of Cancer Biology (DCB)<\/a> highlights some of the fundamental discoveries made across the entire spectrum of cancer biology<\/a>, from structural insights to mechanisms of metastasis. The page also features a timeline of DCB milestones and profiles of some of the researchers DCB helps support.<\/p>\n

DCTD Pipeline<\/em> Newsletter<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD)<\/a> has published the latest issue of its quarterly Pipeline<\/em> newsletter<\/a>. The January 2023 issue highlights DCTD\u2019s Medical Writing and Clinical Support Group; introduces Gregory Reaman, M.D., as the scientific director of the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI); and shares recent news.<\/p>\n

Pragmatica-Lung Cancer Treatment Trial<\/h2>\n

NCI is launching Pragmatica-Lung, a phase 3 clinical trial<\/a> comparing a combination of the drugs ramucirumab (Cyramza)<\/a> and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)<\/a> with standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The trial is designed to remove many of the barriers that prevent people from joining clinical trials.<\/p>\n

CCR Milestones<\/em>: Annual Highlights 2023<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Center for Cancer Research (CCR)<\/a> has published its annual Milestones<\/em> report<\/a>, which features some of the major scientific advances CCR teams have made in the past year.<\/p>\n

CCR News: A Rare Look into What Makes Mesothelioma Aggressive, and Potentially Treatable<\/h2>\n

CCR researchers have analyzed a rare type of cancer called mesothelioma<\/a> in unprecedented detail, identifying gene signatures associated with lower chances of survival. The findings also point to a subset of patients who respond well to certain therapies. This information could help more patients receive appropriate care in the future.<\/p>\n

New Center for Global Health Blog Posts<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Center for Global Health (CGH)<\/a> recently published a blog post by CGH Director Satish Gopal, M.D., M.P.H., titled World Cancer Day 2023: United We\u2019re Stronger<\/a>. Dr. Gopal reflects on achievements in 2022 and looks ahead to continuing to develop ideas and explore opportunities outlined in the 2021–<\/span><\/span><\/span>2025 CGH Strategic Plan<\/a>. Another recent post in the CGH Spotlight<\/em> blog addressed London Global Cancer Week (LGCW): LGCW 2022: Utilizing Cancer Research Funding Data to Inform Action and Drive Collaboration<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Cancer Prevention Science<\/em> Blog Posts<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Division of Cancer Prevention<\/a> (DCP) recently published new posts in the Cancer Prevention Science<\/em> blog: Trials Test Vaccines for Prevention or Delay of Cancers Associated with Lynch Syndrome<\/a>, the most common cause of hereditary colorectal cancer; NCI Funding Approved to Expand Research on Immunoprevention and Natural Products<\/a>; and NCI Supports New Research into Prevention of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Center for Cancer Genomics Website<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Center for Cancer Genomics (CCG)<\/a> recently launched its new website. The site highlights research sponsored by CCG, provides access to genomic data, publicizes funding announcements, offers CCG news and events\u2014including cancer genomics-related blogs and podcasts\u2014and shares information about the center and its history.<\/p>\n

News Release: NCI Trial Leads to Atezolizumab Approval for Advanced Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma<\/h2>\n

An NCI-led clinical trial has resulted in the first approved treatment for advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS)<\/a>. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq)<\/a> for the treatment of adults and children 2 years and older with ASPS that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery.<\/p>\n

Inside Cancer Careers Podcast<\/h2>\n

NCI\u2019s Center for Cancer Training (CCT)<\/a> recently launched the Inside Cancer Careers podcast<\/a>. The first episode<\/a> features a conversation between Fred Hutchison Cancer Center\u2019s Mary Grace Katusiime, Ph.D., and one of her mentors, Camille Lange, Ph.D., a scientific program manager at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. Dr. Lange shares the importance of building a strong professional network and having a personal professional motto throughout your journey. The second episode<\/a> has Leah Hubbard, Ph.D., and Eric M. Johnson Chavarria, Ph.D., talking about administering grants as NCI program directors, followed by Dianna Ng, M.D., a pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, sharing the strategies that led her to receive an NCI career development award and her journey to a career in pathology.<\/p>\n

How Cancer Is Diagnosed<\/h2>\n

Diagnosing cancer is a process, and no single test alone can diagnose cancer. This newly updated page<\/a> covers tests that are often used to help diagnose cancer.<\/p>\n

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