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Final health IT innovators win funding for cancer treatment apps

Two awards from the Department of HHS on public data and cancer challenges were given for health IT applications. The Office for the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) granted each $20,000 to the winners.

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United States Senate Passes a Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act

A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

ONS Congratulates Lt. General Horoho

ONS congratulates Lt. General Horoho on her confirmation as the newest Surgeon General of the US Army.

US Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on National Drug Shortage

The US Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on the national drug shortage.

NCI Launches Smoking Cessation Support for Teens

A new effort to help teens quit smoking will use one of today's teen's most constant companions - the mobile phone. Developed by smoking cessation experts, SmokefreeTXT is a free text message cessation service that provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to teens trying to quit smoking.

President Obama: Great American Smokeout

President Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout.

NIH Researchers Design Light Therapy

NIH researchers created a light-based therapy that targets and destroys certain tumors and cancers in mice, according to the NCI.

CDC Releases Most Comprehensive Melanoma Report in the US to Date

Melanoma skin cancer has a costly and deadly impact on America. The CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the United States to date.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Read a statement from Secretary Sebilius about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

White House Goes Pink

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer and those who are battling it now, and to celebrate with those who have survived. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves of the importance of prevention and early detection.

Lung Cancer Rates Decline Nationnwide

A new report shows a continuing decline in rates of new lung cancer cases among men, and a promising decline among women.

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