AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026
The AACR released the fourth edition of its annual AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report on June 24, 2026. First published in 2020, this biennial report highlights the progress being made against cancer disparities while also raising awareness of the disproportionate toll that cancer continues to exact on racial and ethnic minority groups and other medically underserved populations, including sexual and gender minorities and residents of rural areas and persistent-poverty regions.
Read the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026.
MEDIA COVERAGE
See highlights of media coverage featuring the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026 below.
ABC News Cervical cancer deaths 49% higher for women living in poverty: Report
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NBC News As cancer death rates plunge, clear disparities remain, new report says
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National Public Radio Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
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Radio Bilingue Cancer doesn’t affect everyone equally
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NBC News Chicago Trans Chicagoan details long battle with mysterious symptoms before cancer diagnosis
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NBC News New Mexico National report highlights New Mexico boy’s cancer fight
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CBS News Philadelphia cancer survivor’s story sheds light on persisting racial disparities in new report
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Philly Voice Having survived colorectal cancer, this Philly woman is now speaking out against cancer disparities
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WHYY After months of unanswered pain, a Philly woman learned she had Stage 3 colon cancer. Now she’s pushing for equitable care
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HealthDay Racial Gaps Narrow For U.S. Cancer Deaths, Report Finds
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Medscape Cancer Disparities Report: Promising Trends, Persistent Gaps
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Healio Narrower cancer mortality gap ‘an important victory’ but disparities persist, report shows
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