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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From the AACR Blog

To commemorate September 24 as World Cancer Research Day, AACR President David A. Tuveson, MD, PhD, FAACR, joined a panel of international experts to discuss research-driven progress against cancer.

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Cancer Types

More than 81,000 people living in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma this year. Learn more about this type of cancer including treatment options.

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Cancer Discoveries

Study: A healthy lifestyle may help mitigate an individual’s high genetic risk of cancer.

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Progress Against Cancer

Protecting Patients With Blood Cancers from COVID-19. Studies in Blood Cancer Discovery report that patients with certain blood cancers “require additional measures to protect them” from COVID-19.

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For Researchers

AACR Annual Meeting 2022 Call for Abstracts

Download the Call for Abstracts for the AACR Annual Meeting 2022, April 8-13, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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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.

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