Survivor Journeys
Read inspiring stories from survivors benefiting from research-driven advances against cancer, like brain cancer survivor Lanette Veres of Cave Creek, Arizona.
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Read inspiring stories from survivors benefiting from research-driven advances against cancer, like brain cancer survivor Lanette Veres of Cave Creek, Arizona.
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Thanks to research-driven advances in diagnosis, detection, and treatment, overall age-adjusted cancer death rates in the U.S. decreased by 31 percent from 1991 to 2018.
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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report Survivor Story: After successful treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, Ghecemy Lopez was motivated to become a survivor advocate and cancer patient navigator.
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Nearly 100,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with melanoma this year. May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about this type of cancer.
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The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Report 2021: Discovery Science Driving Clinical Breakthroughs is available online.
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How do Tumors Evolve to Resist Therapy? A session at the recent AACR Annual Meeting in New Orleans examined the mechanisms of tumor evolution.
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Whether honoring a special person or a special day, a donation to the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has a lasting impact.
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An AACR scientific report examining the pandemic and its impact on cancer research and patient care.
Learn MoreThe AACR and its more than 50,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.
Learn MoreFor the woman with Lynch syndrome, a delayed colonoscopy highlighted the impact of the pandemic on cancer screening.
Learn Moremillion cancer survivors in the U.S. are living with, through, and beyond their disease thanks to research
Learn Morenew therapeutics against cancer were approved by the FDA from August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021
Learn Morepercent decrease of the overall age-adjusted cancer death rate in the U.S. from 1991 to 2018
Learn MoreYour donation to the American Association for Cancer Research helps our more than 50,000 members worldwide drive progress against cancer.
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