National Cancer Institute: Frequently Asked Questions

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. The National Cancer Act of 1971 broadened the scope and responsibilities of the NCI and created the National Cancer Program. The NCI is one of 27 separate components that make up the National Institutes of Health , one of the agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services . For more information about the NCI, please visit cancer.gov .

The National Cancer Institute conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. Top of Page

The National Cancer Institute conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

The Koch Institute is one of eight National Cancer Institute-designated basic research centers. The Center interacts directly with the NCI and the approximately 60 other Cancer Centers nationally. This includes through advisory committees to the NCI and through strategic planning meetings. For more information please visit the NCI-Cancer Centers website.

Collaborators of the NCI gain access to the expertise of NCI basic, translational, and clinical researchers in the areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and HIV/AIDS. The exchange of data and research materials may result in publications and in new technologies or further development of existing technologies. Data can also be acquired to support regulator filings. Answered by: The National Cancer Institute's Technology Transfer Center

Collaborators of the NCI gain access to the expertise of NCI basic, translational, and clinical researchers in the areas of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer and HIV/AIDS. The exchange of data and research materials may result in publications and in new technologies or further development of existing technologies. Data can also be acquired to support regulator filings. Answered by: The National Cancer Institute's Technology Transfer Center

Call 301-496-5725 from 8:30 to 5:00 PM eastern time on weekdays. After hours and on weekends, you can leave a message. NCI is working with displaced patients to continue their medication and treatment and facilities where you have had to relocate.

A link to the online NCI Publications Catalog is on the Welcome page of this Web site. This catalog is updated daily to reflect availability of materials listed. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print the catalog. A link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader is provided. When viewing the catalog, use the sizing button on your screen to adjust the size of the page. The "fit width" or 100% size may provide the most comfortable size for viewing the catalog online. ...

The MSSO has worked with CTEP to establish a mapping between CTCAE and MedDRA V9.0 LLTs. You can download the mapping at http://www.meddramsso.com/translations/downloads.htm . The mapping will be updated in March each year.

Yes. The MGH Cancer Center is one of the seven Harvard institutions that jointly comprise the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, which was designated by the National Cancer Institute in 1999 as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. A Comprehensive Cancer Center combines the disciplines of laboratory science, clinical science, and basic research to facilitate the development of new and improved techniques to prevent and treat cancer.

Women in their 40s and older should have mammograms every one to two years. Women who are at higher than average risk of breast cancer should talk with their health care providers about whether to have mammograms before age 40 and how often to have them.