This Nurse's Week, DCP celebrates our exceptional nurses who do vital work in supporting the DCP and NCI missions. Thank you for all you do!

This #NOSI encourages current National Cancer Institute grant or cooperative agreement awardees to collaborate with CAP-IT centers on Cancer Prevention-Interception Targeted Agent Discovery Program research.

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Read the JAMA Patient Page on Screening for Breast Cancer here: buff.ly/4a428h8

The US Preventive Services Task Force released their final recommendations for breast cancer screening, saying that all women get screened every other year starting at age 40, with an urgent call for research in key areas.

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This #NOSI encourages current National Cancer Institute grant or cooperative agreement awardees to extend their funded studies to investigate uterine serous carcinoma (USC).

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Many cancer biomarker tests are in this category of device. Important information from FDA.

This #NOSI encourages applications focused on enhancing the diversity of Spanish speakers participating in National Cancer Institute clinical trials that assess cognitive function.

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#FundingOpportunity : National Cancer Institute is seeking clinical scientists to apply for training in community cancer prevention, screening, intervention, control, and treatment research.

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Firefighters are routinely exposed to carcinogens found in smoke. National Cancer Institute is researching ways to break down carcinogens, protect cells from smoke damage, and reduce cancer risk.

Read about this NCI-supported detoxification study: buff.ly/49QcXn1 #BidenCancerMoonshot

Leaders from National Cancer Institute propose a new terminology framework to guide #CancerPrevention efforts in a commentary for Cancer Discovery. Precision prevention uses concrete metrics to understand risks and benefits and promotes “equal care for equal risk.”

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TODAY in @JAMA Onc: A new 18-gene prostate cancer test may reduce more burdensome additional testing (eg, imaging and biopsy) while maintaining highly sensitive detection of high-grade cancer in patients undergoing PSA screening. buff.ly/3U2KtjV #EDRN National Cancer Institute

At #PrevConf24 , our first session will dive into mechanistic insights informing prevention strategies, chaired by Frances Balkwill. Frances is the Deputy Lead of Centre for Tumour Microenvironment at Barts Cancer Institute (Queen Mary).

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Frances Balkwill | Queen Mary University of London

David Crosby & Karen Brown came to say hello in our #AACR24 stand and remind everyone to sign up for the Cancer Prevention Research Conference.

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ACS Research | National Cancer Institute | #PrevConf24

How do we incentivise #CancerPrevention research in a profit-driven world?

Tim Rebbeck and Sir John Burns are hosting the fireside chat at #PrevConf24 this June. Join us at Boston to learn more👉bit.ly/4b4Adj2

Tim Rebbeck | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Sir John Burn | Newcastle University

Dr. Steven Skates, presenting ovarian cancer detection at the EDRN Steering Committee meeting today. Dr. Skates is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Today in Tempe AZ, the Early Detection Research Network is hosting its 42nd Steering Committee meeting, which was kicked off by Sudhir Srivastava, Ph.D., M.P.H, NCI leader of the network. edrn.cancer.gov/news-and-event…

There are many #CancerPrevention interventions available, including:
-A healthy lifestyle
-Avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances
-Taking medicines or #vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing
-Screening tests
-Surgery

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Only one week left to join the conversation! The NIH is gathering feedback on common data elements (CDEs) for biomedical research. CDEs standardize data collection, boosting interoperability & knowledge discovery.

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Vaccines don't just prevent diseases — they're also vital for cancer prevention. National Cancer Institute is actively researching vaccines to reduce cancer risk.

Read about an NCI-supported study on #HPVvaccine protection: buff.ly/44vHMvr
#BidenCancerMoonshot

'Screening/Early Detection is a process, not just a test, and it is only as good (effective) as the weakest link in the care continuum.' Prsented by Phillip Castle @ DCP NCI Prevention & Early Detection on MCD care continuum & challenges. Minorities in cancer research lecture at #AACR24