Colorectal Cancer Mortality and Racial Disparity Varies Across U.S. Cities
SAN FRANCISCO – Racial disparities in death rates from colorectal cancer vary considerably across cities in the United States,...
AACR Launches Its Largest-ever Grant Program to Support Early-stage and Mid-career Cancer Researchers
The AACR Trailblazer Cancer Research Grant Program will award $15 million over three years CHICAGO – The American Association...
Most U.S. Adults May Lack Knowledge About Palliative Care
Palliative care can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer PHILADELPHIA – The majority of surveyed...
Many Patients Diagnosed with High-risk Adenomas May Not Receive Subsequent Colonoscopies in Recommended Time Frame
PHILADELPHIA – Patients who are diagnosed with adenomas, a possible precursor of colorectal cancer, often do not receive subsequent...
Fewer Than Half of Accelerated Approval Drugs Showed Clinical Benefit in Confirmatory Trials After Five Years
SAN DIEGO – Of the 46 cancer drugs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval...
Pretrained Machine Learning Models May Help Accurately Diagnose Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Resource-limited Settings
CHICAGO – Artificial intelligence models, pretrained on vast datasets, significantly outperformed a standard baseline model in identifying nonmelanoma skin...
Hispanics Demonstrate Wide Variation in Trust of Health Information Sources
PHILADELPHIA – Hispanic adults reported significant diversity in their trust of health information sources, suggesting that information tailored to...
AI-driven Analysis of Digital Pathology Images May Improve Pediatric Sarcoma Subtyping
CHICAGO – An artificial intelligence (AI)-based model accurately classified pediatric sarcomas using digital pathology images alone, according to results...
AACR, Founding Organizer and Lead Sponsor of the 12th Annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, to Advocate for Increase in Federal Funding for NIH
More than 350 organizations join forces again this year to improve health, inspire hope, and save lives WASHINGTON, D.C....
AACR Resources and Experts Available for June Cancer Awareness Months
PHILADELPHIA – June is National Cancer Survivor Month and Cancer Immunotherapy Month, spearheaded by the Cancer Research Institute. To...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for June Cancer Awareness Months
June is National Cancer Survivor Month and Cancer Immunotherapy Month, spearheaded by the Cancer Research Institute. To support and...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for November Cancer Awareness Months
PHILADELPHIA – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has compiled the following resources to support and facilitate reporting...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PHILADELPHIA – In recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for National Cancer Prevention Month
PHILADELPHIA – February is National Cancer Prevention Month. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has compiled the following...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for National Cancer Prevention Month
PHILADELPHIA – February is National Cancer Prevention Month. To support and facilitate reporting on this important topic, the American...
AACR Calls on Congress to Take Immediate Action Against COVID-19, Protect Patients with Cancer During the Pandemic
Today, the American Association for Cancer Research Board of Directors sent the following letter to Congressional leadership: March 30,...
AACR Resources and Experts Available for Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month
PHILADELPHIA – In recognition of July as Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, the American Association for Cancer Research...
AACR Statement on the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act
Legislation announced today will provide important resources for the growing community of cancer survivors in the U.S. PHILADELPHIA –...
AACR Recognizes World Cancer Day 2019 On February 4
PHILADELPHIA – On February 4, 2019, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will recognize World Cancer Day, bringing...
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...
Cyclists Crossing the U.S. to Raise Funds for Cancer Research Will Bike Through Philadelphia on Aug. 22
The “Riding for Adam” duo will visit the American Association for Cancer Research headquarters near Independence Hall WHAT: “Riding...
Cyclists Crossing the U.S. in 3,400 Mile Ride for Cancer Research Will Finish at the Santa Monica Pier on October 21
WHAT “Riding for Adam,” a U.K.-based duo biking across the U.S. to raise funds for the American Association for...
Media Registration Open for Two AACR Special Conferences: Evolving Tumor Microenvironment in Cancer Progression and Artificial Intelligence, Diagnosis, and Imaging
PHILADELPHIA – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will host two virtual special conferences in January. Registration for...
AACR to Host Press Conference Previewing the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting I: April 27-28
The AACR will host a webcast press conference previewing the AACR Virtual Annual Meeting I: April 27-28 on Thursday, April 23, from...
People v. Cancer presented by The Atlantic
On November 14, 2018, the AACR was proud to serve as a presenting underwriter for People v. Cancer, an...
Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, FAACR
VISION STATEMENT The American Association for Cancer Research was founded on the promise that scientific research leads to discoveries...
Greisha L. Ortiz Hernández, PhD
I completed my graduate training in the laboratory of Dr. Carlos A. Casiano at Loma Linda University School of...
Emily Sohn
“Detecting Cancer Using Limited Resources” Nature Emily Sohn spotlights the challenges experienced by women in low- and middle-income countries...
Alejandra Reyes-Velarde
“Would Cancer Get Her Next?” Los Angeles Times This article chronicles Alejandra Campoverdi’s journey to have an elective double...
Giulia Gazetta Scarano
“O Câncer nas Mulheres da Amazônia – Cancer in Amazonian Women” Repórter Record Investigação In this impactful video report,...