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News and Events

Offering “life-sustaining” treatment without compromising quality of life

When Alison James received her diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma, she was alarmed by the side effects associated with the standard of care. She traveled to the NIH Clinical Center for a CCR clinical trial that offered treatment with less impact to her quality of life.

CCR Hosts “Frontiers in Basic Immunology” Symposium

CCR hosted a two-day international symposium, titled “Frontiers in Basic Immunology,” sponsored by the NCI Center of Excellence in Immunology (CEI). The program included a lineup of presentations from NCI and worldwide academic university speakers and a lively poster session.

Clinical trial researches radiation therapy for prostate tumors

A clinical trial led by Krishnan R. Patel, M.D., Assistant Research Physician in the Radiation Oncology Branch, is researching radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

The ups and downs of a rare blood cancer won’t stop one resilient patient

Even with a rare cancer diagnosis and a roller-coaster ride of a journey, Luis Miguel Cruz continues to find the motivation to keep moving forward through every setback. Along the way, he has inspired and brought joy to those he has met, both in person and digitally.