American Association for Cancer Research

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Welcome to the AACR's website for survivors and advocates. Below are some of our resources for survivors, families and patient advocates. For even more materials, please see the navigation bar at the left.

SPOTLIGHT

CANCER TODAY

Cancer-Today-Winter-2011-Issue-Rochelle-Shoretz-CoverPublished by the AACR, Cancer Today is the authoritative resource for cancer patients, survivors, and their family members and friends. In every issue, Cancer Today offers information and inspiration as you face the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, survivorship or caregiving.

Visit the Cancer Today website to read articles from the magazine, view the digital edition, subscribe, or sign up for the free Cancer Today e-newsletter.

Patient support organizations, cancer centers and doctor's offices can request free bulk subscriptions to the print magazine.

 

ADVOCATE CORNER

The AACR/ABCF Special Interest Session

Join us at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium! The AACR and the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation team up to present an educational breakfast session on breast cancer research.

The ScientistSurvivor Program at the AACR Annual Meeting 2012

The conference will take place March 31 - April 4, 2012, in Chicago. Please click on the link above for additional information and to download applications for the 2012 program.

The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2011

Take some time to read about the advances and new directions in cancer research. 

Did you miss the Cancer Health Disparities Conference?

Check out these journal articles. Free access is available for articles related to plenary session topics.

Highlights From the 102nd AACR Annual Meeting 2011

Read the meeting's daily online updates for patient advocates, survivors and caregivers.

Affiliate Membership for Patient Advocates

The AACR encourages patient advocates to join its network. Affiliate membership is open to all patient advocates who are promoting the advancement of cancer research, including those who are members of organizations and those who work as independent patient advocates. Membership offers an array of benefits and opportunities. If you are interested in helping us fulfill your mission and ours, sign up now!

Registration Rates for Patient Advocates

The AACR offers patient advocates discounted registration rates for select conferences.

 

PATIENTS, SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES

Cancer Support and Advocacy Resources
Look here for an extensive list of cancer support and patient advocacy organizations, government and research institutions, and useful websites. Find organized lists of groups dedicated to specific types of cancer.

"How to ..." Series

Find information about support groups, clinical trials, financial help and fundraising.

 

PATIENT ADVOCATES REACH OUT TO A NEGLECTED COMMUNITY

Edwina Sanders (Copyright Sylvia Plachy)

Edwina Sanders. Photograph © Sylvia Plachy

 

Cynthia Ryan and Kirk Royster recently discussed the challenges and rewards they have experienced in working with disadvantaged communities facing cancer.

  • Read the dialogue, a part of the Survivor & Patient Advocacy program's Educational Series on Science and Advocacy.
  • Read Ryan’s story "Homeless With Cancer" in the Fall 2010 issue of CR magazine.
  • Listen to CR’s "Cancer on the Streets" audio podcast.
  • Watch the video podcast interview with Ryan.
  • View the photo slide show.