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.

Alex Hepner: Getting back to planning for his future, thanks to a breakthrough in precision medicine for brain cancer.

More than 67,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, learn about the treatment options for this type of cancer.

In this episode, the AACR talks with Rhett Austell, a stage 4 appendix cancer survivor, father, and advocate, about his journey and the new cancer challenge he now faces.

Investing in Innovation: The AACR grants program sparks innovation in basic, translational, and clinical research by providing critical support to promising investigators at all career levels.

Whether honoring a special person or a special day, a donation to the American Association for Cancer Research has a lasting impact.