ICYMI: AACR Publishes Cancer Progress Report 2025
Results of national poll showing public support for medical and cancer research funding also released
On Wednesday, September 17, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the 15th edition of its annual Cancer Progress Report. A cornerstone of the AACR’s educational and advocacy efforts, this comprehensive report provides the latest statistics on cancer incidence, mortality, and survivorship and highlights how federal investments in basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and cancer-related population sciences have led to impressive scientific advances that are improving health and saving lives.
- Read the press release and full report.
The AACR unveiled the report at an event in Washington, D.C., featuring cancer researchers and survivors, who discussed recent progress against cancer and the impact and importance of investing in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). The event also included the presentation of results from a new national survey that found overwhelming support for federal funding for medical and cancer research among voters from across the political spectrum.
- View a recording of the event.
- Read the press release and view the slides outlining the survey results.
Additional resources are available to journalists who wish to cover the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2025 or survey results:
- Interviews with AACR President Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, and other members of the AACR Cancer Progress Report Steering Committee are available. The steering committee includes basic scientists, clinical trialists, researchers and physicians focused on childhood and early-onset cancers, and experts on topics such as hematologic malignancies and cancer prevention.
- Videos and b-roll featuringpatients whose stories are included in the report are also available. Select patients may be available for media interviews.
- Graphics from the report are available for use in stories and on social media.
Contact Kathleen Medora at [email protected] with any media inquiries.