American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

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

One in four cancers diagnosed in the United States each year is related to potentially preventable causes. Read about cancer risk reduction in the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2022.

Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing cancers that usually start in the lining of the digestive tract.

Rules for Healthy Living: Updated guideline reinforces the role of plant-based foods and heart-pumping activities for cancer survivors.

Younger people are less likely to get screened for colorectal cancer than older people, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the AACR.

The AACR is the worldwide leader in advancing the science of cancer health disparities. Give now and 100% of your donation will support AACR’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.