Is National Cancer Institute credible?

This website offers free, credible, and comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites. The information on this site is science-based, authoritative, and up-to-date.

Where is the National Institute of cancer located?

Bethesda, Maryland
National Cancer Institute

Agency overview
Formed	August 5, 1937
Jurisdiction	Federal government of the United States
Headquarters	Office of the Director, 31 Center Drive, Building 31, Bethesda, Maryland, 20814
Agency executive	Douglas R. Lowy, Acting Director

Is National Cancer Institute an organization?

As the nation’s leading federal agency for cancer research, NCI has 30 divisions, offices, and centers who work together to build, maintain, and enhance a cohesive and comprehensive cancer research agenda.

What is the most common cancer?

The most common type of cancer on the list is breast cancer, with 290,560 new cases expected in the United States in 2022. The next most common cancers are prostate cancer and lung cancer. Because colon and rectal cancers are often referred to as “colorectal cancers,” these two cancer types are combined for the list.

Is the National Cancer Institute part of the NIH?

Established under the National Cancer Institute Act of 1937, NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of 11 agencies that make up the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

What is the top cancer hospital in Florida?

Moffitt Cancer Center
Moffitt Cancer Center Is the Top-Ranked Cancer Hospital in Florida Based on U.S. News & World Report. TAMPA, Fla. – Moffitt Cancer Center is the top-ranked cancer hospital in Florida based on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Cancer Care rankings released today.