Colonel Gary Steele was 62 years old when he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer. Today, after surgery, radiation, and the treatment he received in a clinical trial, Gary's cancer is under control.
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The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research-driven advances against the collection of devastating diseases called cancer.
Learn MoreThe AACR and its more than 54,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.
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