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.

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AACR COVID and Cancer Report

The AACR Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Research and Patient Care highlights the impact of the pandemic on people with cancer.

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Cancer Types

More than 66,500 women in the United States were diagnosed with endometrial cancer last year. Learn about this form of cancer including the prevention, screening, and treatment options.

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Cancer Discoveries

Renowned cancer researcher Raymond N. DuBois, MD, PhD, FAACR, dean of the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses seven key elements to cancer risk reduction.

Cancer Discoveries

Practical Knowledge

Telling Your Children About Your Advanced Cancer Diagnosis: Providing age-appropriate information can help children process your diagnosis and ask questions.

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

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For Researchers

AACR Elections: Vote by March 21, 2022

AACR Members can now cast their votes for the AACR President-Elect, Board of Directors, and Nominating Committee.

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Videos

AACR COVID and Cancer ReportAACR Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Cancer Research and Patient Care

An AACR scientific report examining the pandemic and its impact on cancer research and patient care.

The AACR: Driving a Scientifically Bold Agenda Against Cancer

The AACR and its more than 50,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

Wenora Johnson: A Pandemic-delayed Colonoscopy and a Diagnosis of Precancerous Polyps

For the woman with Lynch syndrome, a delayed colonoscopy highlighted the impact of the pandemic on cancer screening.