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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Leading Discoveries

An Ambitious Effort Aims to Boost Diversity in Clinical Trials: The program is training early-stage physicians to increase health equity and inclusion in clinical trials.

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Cancer Types

More than 62,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. Learn about this type of cancer, including treatment options.

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The AACR Blog

Can the nerves that enable us to sense our surroundings with sight, hearing, taste, smell, and feel support cancer development and growth? Read “How Our Senses Affect Cancer Development” on the AACR Blog.

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Cancer Today

Despite tools to prevent cervical cancer, many women, particularly Black and Hispanic women and other underserved populations, are being diagnosed with the disease.

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For Researchers

AACR Grants

AACR grants support researchers domestically and abroad at every career stage, representing a global commitment to cancer prevention, early detection, interception, and cure.

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Videos

AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research on cancer disparities and calls for policies to reduce disparities and achieve cancer health equity.

The AACR: Driving Progress Against Cancer

The AACR and its more than 50,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

Wenora Johnson: A Pandemic-delayed Colonoscopy and a Diagnosis of Precancerous Polyps

For the woman with Lynch syndrome, a delayed colonoscopy highlighted the impact of the pandemic on cancer screening.