Cancer information and resources

Cancer and other chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are reaching epidemic proportions globally and are taking a particular toll on populations in the developing world. Cancer survival tends to be poorer in developing countries most likely because of a combination of late diagnosis and limited access to treatment. Many cancers could be prevented by applying existing knowledge, implementing tobacco control programs, vaccinating against liver and cervical cancers, providing early detection and treatment, and instituting public health campaigns promoting healthy diets and exercise.

To combat this crisis, the Center for Global Health at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at NIH supports research throughout the developing world, working to establish cancer registries, increase the availability of palliative care and support research training so the scientific capacity exists to help combat the disease.

Also, Fogarty supports cancer research through its NCD-Lifespan and Tobacco and Health Research and Capacity Building programs.

Recent News

• AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer
  Algorithm could revolutionize cervical cancer screening, especially in low-resource settings
  NCI/NIH news, January 10, 2019
• Focus on cancer
  July / August 2018 Global Health Matters
  • NIH supports cancer research to reduce disease burden
  • Research, technology fight cancer in LMIC women
  • Vietnam project studies text messages to curb smoking
  • Global studies show single dose of HPV vaccine provides protection
  • Fogarty and NIH have catalyzed cancer research in Malawi
  • Training cancer researchers in Malawi: Q and A with Dr Tamiwe Tomoka
• Cancer scientists have ignored African DNA in the search for cures, featuring the NIH-supported Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) program
  Newsweek, July 18, 2018
• Q and A with Dr Andrew Dykens: Collaboration with Peace Corps in Senegal enhances Fogarty career development award [to study cervical cancer]
  Jan / Feb 2018 Global Health Matters
• Profile: Fogarty Fellow Dr Lily Gutnik boosts breast cancer screening in Malawi
  Jul / Aug 2017 Global Health Matters
• Fogarty grantee Dr Marcy Balunas explores marine life to find new cancer drugs
  Jul / Aug 2017 Global Health Matters
• First cohort of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment in LMICs enters their second phase
  NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog, February 6, 2017
• Third cohort joins NCI’s affordable cancer technologies program: supporting the development of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment in LMICs
  NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog, February 6, 2017
• Partnership in cancer control planning saves lives
  NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog, November 28, 2016
• Five viruses added to HHS report on carcinogens
  NIH news, November 3, 2016
• 14th Report on Carcinogens
  National Toxicology Program at NIEHS/NIH, released November 3, 2016
• Report: Cancer Control 2016: Cancer Care in Emerging Health Systems
  Cancercontrol.info, released October 2016
• Supporting the development of affordable technologies for cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment in LMICs
  NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog, September 30, 2016
• Planning grants for global noncommunicable disease [including cancer] research centers announced by National Cancer Institute
  NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog, September 21, 2016
• NIH launches largest-ever study of breast cancer genetics in African-ancestry populations
  NCI/NIH news, July 6, 2016

Related Fogarty News and Information

• Profile: Fogarty Fellow Dr Akwi Asombang advances cancer research in Zambia
  Nov / Dec 2015 Global Health Matters
• Profile: Fogarty Scholar Dr Emily Vogtmann studies cancer threats
  Sep / Oct 2015 Global Health Matters

• Burkitt's lymphoma studies may also advance research on other cancers, HIV, malaria
  May / Jun 2015 Global Health Matters
• Fogarty-supported training programme to build cancer research capacity in low- and middle-income countries: findings from Guatemala
  Bulletin of the World Health Organization, April 2014
• Focus on Cancer
  Jan / Feb 2011 Global Health Matters
• Cancer takes growing toll in developing world
• Partnerships aim to build cancer expertise abroad
• Researchers advance cancer care in Bangladesh
• Considering culture when providing cancer care
• Health diplomacy: where science meets culture
  by Dr Jorge Gomez, Director, NCI Office of Latin American Cancer Program Development
• Profile: Fogarty Fellow Dr Evelyn Hsieh studies bone loss and cancer in China
  Mar / Apr 2013 Global Health Matters
• Fogarty, NCI team up in Latin America on cancer prevention, treatment
  Jan / Feb 2009 Global Health Matters

NIH News and Resources

• National Cancer Institute (NCI) resources:
• NCI Center for Global Health
• NCI Center for Global Health Spotlight blog
• NCI Resources for International Partners
• Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. - A portal sponsored by NCI and partners providing access to data and resources to help planners, program staff and researchers design, implement and evaluate evidence-based cancer control programs.
• NCI Office of HIV and AIDS Malignancy (OHAM) - International Activities

Other Online Resources

• American Cancer Society
• Global Cancer Facts and Figures
• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC):
• World Cancer Research Day from AECC and partners, including NIH
• World Health Organization (WHO):
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the WHO specialized cancer agency
• Cancer fact sheet from the WHO