American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Coronavirus Information and Resources: Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has created special challenges for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

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Cancer Disparities Progress Report

When Karen’s triple-negative breast cancer returned and spread, she advocated for herself. Today thanks to a clinical trial for immunotherapy, Karen has no evidence of disease.

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Cancer Types

More than 17,500 people a year in the United States are diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Learn about the prevention, screening, and treatment options for this type of cancer.

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FDA Approvals

Read about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

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From the Blog

Nobel Prizes Awarded to AACR Fellows for a Third Straight Year

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Plan Your Legacy

By including the American Association for Cancer Research in your legacy gift planning ensures a lasting impact on scientific discovery and innovation in the treatment and prevention of cancer for generations to come.

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For Researchers

AACR Annual Meeting 2021

The Call for Abstracts is now available for the AACR Annual Meeting, April 9-14, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Abstract Deadline: November 19

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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 47,000 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