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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Survivor Journeys

A single mother with two young children, Lenette Vere’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. Read inspiring stories from cancer survivors like Lenette.

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Cancer Types

More than 76,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with kidney cancer this year. Learn about this type of cancer including the treatment options.

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Progress Against Cancer

The Week in Cancer News: A roundup of significant cancer research news from the past week, selected by the staff of Cancer Today magazine.

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AACR Grants Program

A career development grant from the AACR launched Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD, on a multi-prong investigation into all aspects of pancreatic cancer that continues today.

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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

Hotel Reservation Deadline: February 25, 2022

Online or in-person, register to attend the meeting that covers the latest discoveries in cancer research.

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Videos

AACR Cancer Progress Report 2021Discovery Science Driving Clinical Breakthroughs

The American Association for Cancer Research’s annual AACR Cancer Progress Report highlights research-driven advances against cancer.

Driving Progress Against Cancer

The AACR and our more than 49,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

Looking to the Future of Cancer Research and Care

AACR President David A. Tuveson, MD, PhD, FAACR, discusses a year in advances against cancer and his excitement about the AACR’s role in “charting that next phase” of progress.