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The U.S. government’s agency for cancer research. Part of @NIH. Engagement ≠ endorsement. Questions about cancer? Reach us here: cancer.gov/contact

Bethesda, MD cancer.gov Joined May 2009

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National Cancer Institute @theNCI 2d

Meet Bart Vanhaesebroeck, whose REWIRE-CAN team is exploring whether pushing cancer’s growth signals beyond their tolerated limits could make colorectal cancer cells vulnerable. Watch what motivates his work. go.nih.gov/3G8zV4V @CancerGrand

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National Cancer Institute @theNCI 4d

Delivering cancer-killing drugs directly to tumor cells: NCI researchers developed antibody-drug conjugates that shrank #rhabdomyosarcoma tumors in mice. Explore the findings and the next steps toward clinical testing: go.nih.gov/ZQnHmpB

An illustration of an antibody target closing in on a rhabdomyosarcoma cell.

National Cancer Institute @theNCI 4d

A natural RNA modification could help synthetic mRNA make proteins more efficiently and accurately. NCI-led research in cells and mice points to possibilities for future mRNA vaccines and therapies. Explore the findings: go.nih.gov/fwpmhRw

A side by side comparison diagram showing how mRNA therapies work to make specific proteins currently and how a naturally occuring modification could produce the same outputs more efficiently.

National Cancer Institute @theNCI 5d

At the next NCI Global Cancer Research & Control Seminar, learn how Dr. Kristin Schroeder & Dr. Erica Sanga are advancing #ChildhoodCancer care in Tanzania with a multimedia caregiver education program. Dec 10, 10:00-11:00am ET | CME available. Register: go.nih.gov/9bGLqAN

$A promotional graphic sharing details about NCI's Global Cancer Research & Control Seminar, \"Building Caregiver Education Together: A multimedia approach to childhood cancer care in Tanania\" presented by Dr. Kristin Schroeder & Dr. Erica Sanga. Taking place, virtually, on Dec 10, 10:00-11:00am ET. CME available.$

National Cancer Institute @theNCI 6d

For Paula, being able to enjoy everyday moments with her family meant so much. Taking her newborn for a walk. Sitting around the dinner table with family. Being present in her own life.

Her experience offers a personal perspective on an important focus of cancer research: quality of life. Watch her reflect on daily life while participating in a clinical trial.

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