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.

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Survivor Journeys

Jazz musician and educator Billy Foster continues to work on his music as he battles metastatic kidney cancer.

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Cancer Types

This year, 42,230 adults in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with liver cancer this year. Read about the prevention, screening, and treatment of the disease.

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AACR Project GENIE

AACR Project GENIE is a publicly accessible international cancer registry of real-world data assembled through data sharing between 19 of the leading cancer centers in the world.

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Cancer Discoveries

A recent study found most Americans do not understand what palliative care is and how it can improve the quality of life for patients undergoing lifesaving treatments.

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Whether honoring a special person or a special day, a donation to the American Association for Cancer Research has a lasting impact.

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AACR Annual Meeting 2021

On-demand Sessions Available

Registered attendees can watch more than 70 scientific sessions from Weeks 1 and 2 of the AACR Annual Meeting 2021 through June 21.

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Videos

AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2020

Achieving the Bold Vision of Health Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minorities and Other Underserved Populations.

Driving Progress Against Cancer

The AACR and our more than 48,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

Tristana Vásquez

Increasing Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Among Hispanics in Puerto Rico. The AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2020