James Van Der Beek’s recent diagnosis of colorectal cancer at 47 highlights a growing concern: the increasing incidence of this disease among younger adults. His story emphasizes the critical need for early detection and awareness. At the National Cancer Institute (NCI)'s Division of Cancer Prevention, we support research on cancer prevention, interception, and early detection. Key strategies in preventing colorectal cancer include regular screenings, a healthy diet, physical activity, and understanding family medical history. To learn more about colorectal cancer risk factors, prevention, and early detection, visit: https://go.nih.gov/JnQKMfp #CancerResearch
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention
Research Services
Rockville, Maryland 7,854 followers
Conducting and supporting research to prevent cancer and its consequences.
About us
The Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP) is the division of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) devoted to cancer prevention research. DCP supports research on cancer prevention, interception, screening and early detection, and symptom science. To accomplish this, DCP provides funding and administrative support to clinical, population science, and laboratory researchers, community and multidisciplinary teams, and collaborative scientific networks. NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NCI Privacy Policy: https://www.cancer.gov/policies/privacy-security
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https://prevention.cancer.gov/
External link for NCI Division of Cancer Prevention
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- Research Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- Rockville, Maryland
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- cancer prevention, population science, cancer research , cancer screening, grants, funding, and cancer interception
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📢 Just published: Long-Term Adverse Effects and Complications After Prostate Cancer Treatment in JAMA Oncology Researchers found high rates of long-term complications in patients treated for prostate cancer (PCA), based on an analysis linking Medicare claims data to two large National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded PCA prevention clinical trials. Read the article: https://go.nih.gov/9YVsNl2 #CancerResearch SWOG Cancer Research Network Columbia University Irving Medical Center CHRISTUS Santa Rosa UT Health San Antonio
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📣 Announcing new funding opportunities! Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery Through these Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications to support investigator-initiated studies that address the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk PAR-25-043 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) https://go.nih.gov/eCKRIeZ PAR-25-044 (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) https://go.nih.gov/IjaSRnu Expires: January 8, 2028 #NOFO #CancerResearch
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Penguins need support too! Mauri, a 30-year-old African penguin at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX, has melanoma and is receiving treatment at the VETERINARY SPECIALISTS OF NORTH TEXAS, LLC. Rita, Mauri’s mate, travels with him to his appointments to reduce his stress and provide emotional support. We admire Mauri’s care team in recognizing the power of caregiver support and wish Mauri and Rita a full and speedy recovery. https://lnkd.in/gDdr4rhk #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregivers #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
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Just published in JNCI - State of the Science of Single-Dose Prophylactic HPV Vaccination This monograph, featuring National Cancer Institute (NCI)-supported research and several NCI co-authors, adds to and reinforces earlier findings that across multiple geographies, single-dose #HPV vaccination provides strong protection against cancer-causing HPV infection, while also providing opportunities to reduce ongoing vaccination program costs and expand coverage. Read the summary: http://bit.ly/4fnXmid And the full publication: https://lnkd.in/erK-WKaz NCI authors: Aimee Kreimer, Danping Liu, Douglas Lowy, John Schiller, Mitchell Gail, Mónica S. Sierra, Mark Schiffman, Silvia de Sanjose
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November is National #PancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth. Smoking, being very overweight, a history of diabetes or chronic pancreatitis, and certain hereditary conditions are risk factors. This month, learn more about #PancreaticCancer: https://lnkd.in/dQua3HU
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A recent study showed that telehealth performed as well as in-person delivery of palliative care for people with cancer. Palliative care, which can rely on a deeper level of connection between patients and providers, can be given to people at any stage of their disease to help manage their physical symptoms and emotional issues and improve quality of life. Read more: https://lnkd.in/exNihhEG
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#ICYMI: Watch the replay of the recent Building Bridges seminar, Symptom Science in the Context of Cancer Caregiving. https://lnkd.in/eMErFiUy #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregivers #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
Join us for the October 28 DCP Cancer Symptom Science webinar, “Symptom Science in the Context of Cancer Caregiving,” featuring Kathrin Milbury from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Karla Washington from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Register in advance at https://go.nih.gov/bsyLenZ
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NCI Division of Cancer Prevention reposted this
Researchers: There will be a pre-application webinar on November 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET for those interested in learning more about notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) RFA-NS-25-023 HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed). Register: https://go.nih.gov/a0r8elK This NOFO seeks to support initial translational efforts that will enable an analgesic drug discovery program for novel, non-opioid, and nonaddictive treatments for pain. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geYq58xM #nihHEALinitiative
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