This site is designed to help science writers and reporters find information about cancer research, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Cancer Program. What's New - Contains information about new research, programs, and events of interest to the press. Press Releases - Recent press releases from NCI, including information on the latest cancer research. Background on Cancer - Includes fact sheets of background information for science writers on cancer-related topics. Media Resources - A list of NCI and non-NCI resources for reporters writing cancer-related stories. Basic Statistics - Contains overall cancer incidence and mortality rates as well as statistics for specific cancers and population groups. Cancer Research: Because Lives Depend On It - Information regarding the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the National Cancer Act and the events associated with the anniversary.