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.

A postdoctoral fellowship grant from the AACR helped propel Dr. Marco Ruella’s research to improve immunotherapy for patients whose disease evaded prior treatment or relapsed.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly 20,000 women in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Read about prevention, screening, and treatment options.

The current issue of Leading Discoveries features articles on AACR President Patricia M. LoRusso’s efforts to improve clinical trials, an AACR initiative on communicating science effectively, and much more.

Making Treatment Decisions: Abigail Johnston shares how she has approached decisions about her cancer care since she was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2017.

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