PRO-SCIENCE
These sources consist of legitimate science or are evidence-based through credible scientific sourcing. Legitimate science follows the scientific method, is unbiased, and does not use emotional words. These sources also respect the consensus of experts in the given scientific field and strive to publish peer-reviewed science. Some sources in this category may have a slight political bias but adhere to scientific principles. See all Pro-Science sources.
- Overall, we rate Cancer.gov as Pro-Science due to its nonpartisan tone and focus on evidence-based medical content. We rate its reporting as High for factual accuracy. However, note that it selectively omits politically relevant developments, such as Trump-era funding cuts, which may limit its coverage of issues directly affecting cancer research.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE (0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.8)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation/Government
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Cancer.gov is the official website of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1937, the NCI coordinates the United States National Cancer Program and is the federal government agency for cancer research and training. Cancer.gov provides information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing research initiatives. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), which operates Cancer.gov, is based in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Funded by / Ownership
Cancer.gov is operated by the National Cancer Institute, a federal agency funded by the U.S. government. Congress allocates the NCI’s budget, which supports research programs.
Analysis / Bias
Cancer.gov presents information that is evidence-based, peer-reviewed, and aligned with the consensus of the scientific and medical communities. Content is developed by subject matter experts and regularly reviewed to reflect updates in clinical guidelines and federally supported research. Cancer.gov does not include political commentary or advocacy language and maintains a neutral tone in its medical and research communications.
However, there is a noticeable contrast in visibility between administrations. A site search for “Biden” yields numerous articles highlighting his administration’s involvement in cancer policy, including the Cancer Moonshot and other named initiatives. In contrast, a search for “Trump” returns no comparable coverage, despite the Trump administration’s own newsworthy actions—such as proposed NIH budget cuts reported by the House Appropriations Committee—which directly affect the National Cancer Institute.
While Cancer.gov is not a political news outlet and focuses on ongoing research and public education, its omission of significant past funding developments — including policies with potential impact on its operations — raises valid questions about editorial selectivity in framing federal leadership across administrations.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years.
Overall, we rate Cancer.gov as Pro-Science due to its nonpartisan tone and focus on evidence-based medical content. We rate its reporting as High for factual accuracy, however note that it selectively omits politically relevant developments, such as Trump-era funding cuts, which may limit its coverage of issues directly affecting cancer research. (M. Huitsing 04/24/2025)
Source: https://www.cancer.gov/
Last Updated on April 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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