Official Twitter account of the NCI Media Relations Branch, which supports journalists & writers reporting on cancer research (privacy: https://xitter.cf/t.co/47s9FxzVVe )

Bethesda, MD
Joined April 2009
On May 30, join @NCICancerBio for the #MAMChat23 on May 30 and May 31 to discuss recent advances and future directions for #SkinCancer research. #MelanomaAwarenessMonth
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(1/3) 🇪🇺🤝🏽🇺🇸 We stand proudly with the @‌EU_Commission in our goal to end cancer as we know it. Today’s meeting marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the E.U. #BeatingCancer Plan and the U.S. #CancerMoonshot.
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Next week, we're holding a new challenges pre-application webinar with @theNCI. There will be an opportunity for Q&A and the webinar will be recorded. Zoom details for your diary 📅 ▶️ 22 May, 4-5pm BST/ 11am-12pm ET ▶️ nih.zoomgov.com/j/1616166539 ▶️ Meeting ID: 161 616 6539
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On International Nurses Day, we recognize Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and a pioneer in public health. Her commitment to excellence and determination to make a difference is an inspiration to this day. #IND2023 #PublicHealth #NeverGiveUp
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OCS Deputy Director Dr. Michelle Mollica during Public Service Recognition Week: I serve because… I care about improving the lives of all people impacted by cancer. #NIH #PSRW #Proud2ServeUSA
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Each year, the Service to America Medals from @publicservice honor exceptional federal employees. We are proud that our very own Rocky Feuer is a finalist for this year’s Paul A. Volcker Career Achievement Award. Read more about Rocky here: servicetoamericamedals.org/h… #Sammies2023
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Learn more about a recent study exploring the relationship between physical activity and #CancerRisk with #NCIMinute #OlderAmericansMonth
Is there a relationship between physical activity and #CancerRisk? Here's the 1-minute lowdown on a recent study that explored this question. Physical activity lowers risk of death among older adults #OlderAmericansMonth #AgingUnbound
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ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: A grant opportunity is now available for the discovery and development of natural products for #CancerControl and prevention. Learn more about funding. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/… #CancerResearch #FOAMed
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REGISTER TODAY: The 17th International Meeting on Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer will take place May 23-24 at NCI and virtually. Register by May 14 to attend in person or May 22 to attend virtually. strategixmanagement.com/impa… #IMPAHC
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Latest episode of Cancer HealthCast #podcast with Dr. Frank Perna discussing skin cancer prevention #nci #cancerHealthCasts #SEER #melanoma #50YearsOfSEER @NCICancerStats @NCICancerCtrl
🎙️🌞 New #podcast alert! Discover how #EmergingTech, like UV dosimeters & apps, are helping prevent skin cancer in our newest #HealthCast with Dr. Frank Perna, Program Director at @theNCI. Tune in now- govcio.social/449klbE
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Michelle White with the @theNCI provides an update on the national cancer plan. Ending cancer as we know it will take all of us. #NACCDOPAMN2023
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Amy Schade (@BrighamWomens), member of our Future Leaders Steering Committee and team SPECIFICANCER, reflects on the first in-person Future Leaders Conference👇 This blog was originally included in our annual magazine, Discover, which launches tomorrow 🔜 cancergrandchallenges.org/ne…
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Today in Atlanta, GA, several NCI-designated cancer center directors are speaking on a #NACCDOPAMN2023 panel to discuss the current cancer landscape. #CancerResearch @WinshipAtEmory @UPMCHillmanCC @VUMC_Cancer @UAZCancer @OtisBrawley
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Imagine a 🌎 where most cancers can be prevented. #Every1HasARole in the #NationalCancerPlan to make that world a reality. Read the plan to learn what you can do to end cancer as we know it today. bit.ly/40MAsJt #CancerMoonshot
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Why are clinical trials important to cancer research? Trials answer many clinical questions relevant to all aspects of health care, including cancer care, as our Q&A explains. cancer.gov/news-events/cance…
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Apr. 25 is the 20th anniversary of the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix. The folks @genome_gov have lots of activities planned to commemorate. Full details and schedule at: genome.gov/dna-day#:~:text=P….
There are many ways that you can participate in #DNADay23, such as making DNA origami or extracting DNA from strawberries! Watch our new video that shows you how to perform strawberry DNA extraction using just a few household items! youtube.com/watch?v=zMw44VDq…
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Cancer can form in the glands of your mouth that make saliva. The rate of new cases for this type of #HeadAndNeckCancer has been increasing for both men and women since 1975. Visit SEER*Explorer to view more cancer statistics: buff.ly/3k5fouk
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As we wrap up our time at #AACR23, all we can say is ... WOW! 🤯😲😁 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. In just 3 days, you took the first step of answering the call of the #NationalCancerPlan and shared your voice on how #Every1HasARole to end cancer as we know it.
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We would like to take a moment and give a special #AACR23 shout-out 🗣️ to our @NCIMedia 📰team for all efforts during pre and post-event support, this AM’s media briefing prep, and media pitching for the new #CancerMoonshot study released today. Thanks James and Bill!
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