American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Innovators in Discovery

Learn about physician-scientists and cancer researchers like Fellow of the AACR Academy Ronald M. Evans, PhD, a renowned authority on hormones, who have made seminal contributions to research that is driving progress against cancer.

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About Cancer

Coronavirus Information and Resources: Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic has created special challenges for cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

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FDA Approvals

Read about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Cancer Types

More than 55,000 people a year in the United States are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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Cancer Discoveries

The Rising Cost of Cancer Care: A recent study projected that the cost of cancer care in the United States would exceed $245 billion by 2030.

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Survivor Journeys

Jazz musician and educator Billy Foster continues to work on his music as he battles metastatic kidney cancer.

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Get Involved

Get involved with the AACR Foundation in support of lifesaving cancer research. Share your story, create a DIY fundraiser, participate in events and races (including virtual events), and much more.

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For Researchers

AACR Virtual Annual Meeting II

Revisit the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting II, which featured an opening plenary, clinical plenary sessions, the Presidential Address, award lectures, an educational program, minisymposia, and e-posters. Sessions available through September 30.

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Videos

Driving Progress Against Cancer

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and our more than 47,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of devastating diseases we call cancer.

Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay with Immunotherapy

Eva was devastated to learn her triple-negative breast cancer had spread to her lungs and sternum, but immunotherapy has allowed her and her husband to enjoy retirement together.

Charles L. Sawyers, MD: Fellow of the AACR Academy

A physician-scientist and leader in the development of targeted therapies for cancer, Dr. Sawyers investigates the signaling pathways that drive the growth and drug resistance of cancer cells.