The American Association for Cancer Research is dedicated to increasing awareness of research in the fields of personalized medicine and pediatric cancer, as well as clinical trials. Throughout National Cancer Research Month, the AACR aired a series of spots on these topics on WPVI-TV.
Advances in personalized medicine have led to innovative treatments targeted to specific cancer types.
Pediatric cancer remains the second leading cause of death for children under the age of 14, but research is being conducted daily to change this statistic.
Only five percent of all adult cancer patients participate in clinical trials. The AACR encourages cancer patients to be aware of their options.