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Survivor Story

Lourdes Monje was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at just 25 years of age and must confront the many unique challenges as a young adult diagnosed with a terminal illness.

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About Cancer

Cancer is not a single disease, but rather a collection of diseases all characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells.

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AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024

What is Cancer Precision Medicine? Research has powered an explosion in our understanding of the biology of cancer genomics and is leading to tailored treatments for patients.

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Cancer Types

More than 310,000 women in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Learn more during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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AACR Stories

AACR grantee and NextGen Star Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH, is developing an innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer that could save lives in underserved areas.

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Practical Knowledge

Making Treatment Decisions: Abigail Johnston shares how she has approached decisions about her cancer care since she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2017.

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For Researchers
AACR Annual Meeting 2025: Abstract Submission Open

Submit an abstract for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 (April 25-30, Chicago).
Deadline: November 26

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Videos

AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024

The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 highlights research-driven advances against the collection of often devastating diseases we call cancer.

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The AACR: Driving Progress Against Cancer

The AACR and its more than 58,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

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Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), FAACR

Dr. LoRusso, AACR President 2024-2025, explains that basic cancer research is essential to accelerating advances in cancer science and medicine.

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By the Numbers

33

percent decrease of the overall age-adjusted cancer death rate in the U.S. from 1991 to 2021

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30

therapeutics were approved for new or expanded uses by the FDA from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024

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18

million cancer survivors in the U.S. are living with, through, and beyond their disease thanks to research

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4 in 10

cancer diagnoses in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors

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For more statistics on cancer, please visit our Cancer Progress ReportRead the AACR Cancer Progress Report