Why is donating to cancer important?

There are many reasons to support cancer research, from experiencing cancer firsthand to supporting a friend or loved one. If you choose, they can be memorial or honorary of those in your life who have been touched by cancer. Your donation can also support a specific type of research.

Why should we invest in cancer research?

On a positive note, research has led to vaccines and early detection tests that can prevent some cancers altogether, as well as treatments that can both increase the number of years of survivorship for millions along with the quality of those years.

Can you be cured of cancer?

Because every kind of cancer is different, there’s no one-size-fits-all cure. But sometimes, people may say they are cured if their cancer seems to go away with treatment. But it’s not quite that simple. For centuries, doctors have used the word “cure” to describe a medical condition that’s completely gone and will never come back.

How can I contribute to the fight against cancer?

There are many beneficial ways to contribute to cancer research or to help the cancer cause. Some people choose to give money to NCI. Although we do not solicit funds or participate in fundraising activities, NCI can receive donations through the Gift Fund or the Breast Cancer Research Stamp.

Why is it so difficult to treat cancer cells?

Unlike microorganisms, cancer cells begin as normal cells in our bodies, making them much more difficult to treat. Treatments that eliminate cancer cells may eliminate similar “normal cells” in body, and this is the basis of many of the annoying side effects of chemotherapy .

What is your greatest hope for the cure of cancer?

Other people comment that our greatest hope is to be able to control cancer as a chronic disease. Let’s look at some of the obstacles that are preventing the cure of more cancers, issues that must be overcome, and the ways in which research is advancing to bring us closer.