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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the United States federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training, and the first institute of the present-day National Institutes of Health. The NCI is a federally funded research and development center, one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service in the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program.
The National Cancer Institute has a large intramural research program in Bethesda, Maryland and at Fort Detrick, in Frederick, Maryland. In addition, the NCI funds cancer researchers around the United States.
Legislative history
Congress established the NCI by the National Cancer Institute Act, August 5, 1937, as an independent research institute. Congress then made the NCI an operating division of the National Institutes of Health by the Public Health Service Act, July 1, 1944. Congress amended the Public Health Service Act with The National Cancer Act of 1971 to broaden the scope and responsibilities of the NCI "in order more effectively to carry out the national effort against cancer." Over the years, legislative amendments have maintained the NCI authorities and responsibilities and added new information dissemination mandates as well as a requirement to assess the incorporation of state-of-the-art cancer treatments into clinical practice. More on [ National Cancer Institute ]
FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:39:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Multaq tablets (dronedarone) to help maintain normal heart rhythms in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter (heart rhythm disorders). The drug is approved to be used in patients whose hearts have returned to normal rhythm or who will undergo drug or electric-shock treatment to restore a normal heart beat.
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix and Zyban
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it is requiring manufacturers to put a Boxed Warning on the prescribing information for the smoking cessation drugs Chantix (varenicline) and Zyban (bupropion). The warning will highlight the risk of serious mental health events including changes in behavior, depressed mood, hostility, and suicidal thoughts when taking these drugs.
FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is seeking public input on the implementation of its historic new authority overseeing tobacco products in the United States. In a Federal Register notice, the agency invites the public to provide information and share views on a wide range of topics, from product content to advertising and marketing.
FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 in Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:35:00 -0000
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has found E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that can cause serious food borne illness) in a sample of prepackaged Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough currently under recall by the manufacturer and marketer, Nestlé USA. The contaminated sample was collected at Nestlé’s facility in Danville, Va. on June 25, 2009.
U.S. Attorney News Release: Ringleader Sentenced to Nine Years In Federal Prison For Allergy Testing Health Care Fraud Scheme That Bilked Insurance Companies and Deceived Thousands of Patients
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
A registered nurse who directed an allergy testing health care fraud scheme, was sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to pay $2.6 million in restitution, federal law enforcement officials announced today. John Froelich, 52, formerly of Harwood Heights, was the ringleader among nine defendants who pleaded guilty to federal charges for submitting fraudulent bills totaling $11.5 million to more than 200 insurance companies, which paid approximately $2.6 million in false claims.
Company Recalls Various Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:46:00 -0000
FDA, USDA, CDC investigating; no link to human illnesses at this time. Plainview Milk Products Cooperative, Plainview, Minn., is voluntarily recalling all instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers, and gums (thickening agents) that it has manufactured over the past two years, because they might be contaminated with Salmonella.
2007 Plans and Priorities for Cancer Research - (Bypass Budget) - This annual proposal sets forth new goals and objectives for the Nation's investment in cancer research.
Meta Description: [ Cancer.gov ]
Cancer Information Services - Information from the U.S. National Cancer Institute including access to links, press releases and publications.
Meta Description: [ The Cancer Information Service (CIS) is your source for the latest, most accurate cancer information from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). ]
Cancer Research Initiatives - Provides information on current cancer research funding opportunities supported by the National Cancer Institute.
Cancer Research Portfolio - Comprehensive listing of all projects currently funded by the National Cancer Institute, including both work conducted by NCI and grants to other institutions.
Cancer Topics: Types - Contains a wide range of accurate, credible cancer information and is brought to you by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Meta Description: [ NCI's expert-reviewed information for health professionals, patients, and the public on topics including cancer treatment, prevention, screening, genetics, survivorship, and resources for coping with cancer. ]
CancerTrials - A comprehensive clinical trials resource. Search by cancer type, stage, or location.
Meta Description: [ NCI's gateway to information on cancer clinical trials, including what they are and how they work, how to find ongoing trials, results from recent studies, and resources for cancer researchers conducting trials. ]
Developmental Therapeutics Program - Plans, conducts, and facilitates development of therapeutic agents for cancer and AIDS
Division of Cancer Prevention - Devoted to cancer prevention research. Develops and supports research training and career development and coordinates program activities with federal and private agencies.
Meta Description: [ The Division of Cancer Prevention is the primary unit of the National Cancer Institute devoted to cancer prevention research. ]
National Cancer Institute - The National Institute of Health's principal agency for cancer research.
Meta Description: [ Accurate, up-to-date, comprehensive cancer information from the U.S. government's principal agency for cancer research. ]
National Cancer Institute at Frederick - More than 100 principal investigators direct research aimed at exploring the causes of cancer, AIDS, and related diseases. Located on Fort Detrick U.S. Army base.
Office of Preventive Oncology - Provides training for individuals from a multiplicity of health science disciplines in the field of cancer prevention and control.
Office of Technology and Industrial Relations (OTIR) - Speeds the progress of cancer research by encouraging development of new technologies and promoting scientific collaborations between NCI and the private sector.
Progress Review Groups - Cancer-specific research agendas developed by prominent members of the scientific, medical, and advocacy communities and provided to the National Cancer Institute.
Science Planning and Assessment - This office leads, coordinates, and supports the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) scientific planning and evaluation activities.
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) - A program of the National Cancer Institute, SEER is a source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States.
Meta Description: [ The SEER program provides information on cancer statistics to help reduce the burden of cancer on the U.S. population. SEER collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries. ]
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