The Science of Cancer Survivorship Tuesday, June 28, 2022, 1 p.m. ET This virtual forum will explore research advancing the field of cancer survivorship, identify gaps in knowledge, and explore the future direction of cancer survivorship research.
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Cancer is not a single disease, but rather a collection of diseases all characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells.
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Long-standing inequities in multiple social determinants of health contribute to significant disparities in the burden of preventable cancer risk factors.
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An estimated 41,260 adults in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with liver cancer. Read about the prevention, screening, and treatment of this type of cancer.
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An early collaboration between AACR Fellows Joseph F. Fraumeni, MD, and Frederick P. Li, MD, defined one of the first cancer predisposition syndromes linked to the most commonly mutated gene across all cancer types.
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The Summer 2022 issue of Cancer Today magazine, with articles on coping scanxiety, marking cancer milestones, dealing with the pain of grief, and more is now available.
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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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AACR grants support researchers domestically and abroad at every career stage, representing a global commitment to cancer prevention, early detection, interception, and cure.
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.
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Learn Morenew therapeutics against cancer were approved by the FDA from August 1, 2020, to July 31, 2021
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