The National Cancer Institute (NCI) coordinates the government's cancer research program. NCI is the largest of the 17 biomedical research institutes and centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is located just outside Washington, DC, in Bethesda, Maryland.
We welcome you to NCI's Website for cancer patients, the public, and the mass media where you will find news and information on many of its programs and resources. This site is managed by the Office of Cancer Communications. Feedback about the site is welcome and can be e-mailed to newmanp@occ.nci.nih.gov. Specific inquiries about cancer resources or NCI programs should be directed to the Cancer Information Service.
What's New Updates on new research, clinical trials, education programs, upcoming events and major staff changes.
Patients This site is designed specifically for people with cancer and the people who care about them. It is a place to come back to continuously throughout diagnosis, treatment, and coping.
Public Information on cancer topics for the general public, for health educators and communicators, and for students and teachers.
Mass Media Resources for science writers and reporters, including press releases and background information about NCI and its research. Also find story ideas, a comprehensive database of visual images, and basic cancer statistics.
Science Behind the News A series of self-teaching modules, consisting of text and graphics, designed to explain the complex scientific concepts involved in cancer research and seen in today's news.
History Behind the Research Information on the history of NCI and of cancer research.
Communication Internships Information about six-month paid internships available to graduate students in the areas of health communications and science writing.
Visuals Online Home of the NCI photo archives, a place where writers can come to search and order photos to illustrate their cancer-related stories.