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Information for Journalists

NCI's Media Relations Branch can provide access to cancer researchers and guide you to the latest in cancer research and information from NCI. The office can assist you in arranging interviews with NCI researchers and in finding - and deciphering - cancer statistics, clinical studies, and many other cancer-related topics.

We can be reached by phone, fax, or e-mail. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern time). If you call the office during non-work hours, please leave a voice message and a press officer will return your call as quickly as possible.

CONTACT: NCI Press Officers
Phone: 301-496-6641
Fax: 301-496-0846
E-mail: ncipressofficers@mail.nih.gov
ADDRESS: NCI Office of Media Relations
Bldg 31, Rm 11A03
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20892

Helpful media resources are located within the Press/News Center area of NCI's Web site: http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/. One such resource is NCI's online magazine BenchMarks, which explores key topics in cancer research.

NCI Cancer Bulletin

The NCI Cancer Bulletin is a bi-weekly publication produced by the National Cancer Institute. The Bulletin is designed to give readers an overview on recent developments and items of interest in the cancer community. In addition to the lead story on cancer, each issue features the Director's Update, Cancer Research Highlights, Community Update, Funding Opportunities, and Featured Clinical Trials and Meetings.

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