American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Thanks to research-driven advances in diagnosis, detection, and treatment, overall age-adjusted cancer death rates in the U.S. decreased by 31 percent from 1991 to 2018.

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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2022

Register today to join the AACR virtual congressional briefing for the release of the new AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report at 1 p.m. ET on June 8, 2022.

Cancer Types

More than 236,000 people living in the United States were diagnosed with lung cancer this year. Learn about the prevention, screening, and treatment options for lung cancer.

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AACR Annual Report

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Report 2021: Discovery Science Driving Clinical Breakthroughs is available online.

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Innovators in Discovery

Learn about cancer researchers and physician-scientists like Fellow of the AACR Academy Judy E. Garber, MD, MPH, who drive advances against cancer.

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Support Lifesaving Research

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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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 COVID and Cancer ReportAACR Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Research and Patient Care

An AACR scientific report examining the pandemic and its impact on cancer research and patient care.

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.