"Can Topical Drugs Help Prevent Breast Cancer? Originally published by the National Cancer Institute."

A gel form of tamoxifen, which is applied to the breasts, is being tested to prevent breast cancer. Credit: National Cancer Institute

"Vitamin D Supplements Don’t Reduce Cancer Incidence, Trial Shows was originally published by the National Cancer Institute"

Findings from a large clinical trial show that taking vitamin D supplements does not lower cancer risk. Credit: National Cancer Institute

"The HPV Vaccine: Increasing the Use of an Important Cancer Prevention Tool was originally published by the National Cancer Institute"

A new President’s Cancer Panel report concludes that, despite important progress, more work is needed to increase HPV vaccine uptake.

"For Early-Stage Lung Cancer, Study Identifies Potential New Biomarker, Treatment Target was originally published by the National Cancer Institute"

The potential new biomarker is a protein called SGLT2, which is used to transport glucose into some cells. The study authors also found that, in mice, they could use PET scans to detect early-stage lung lesions that use SGLT2 to transport glucose.

NCI-MATCH Precision Medicine Cancer Trial Opens

NCI-MATCH, the largest, most scientifically rigorous precision medicine trial in cancer to date, is now opening at cancer centers and community hospitals across the country...