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Q&A
The Legacy of Henrietta LacksAuthor Rebecca Skloot reflects on the contributions of one woman to science and the importance of informed consent in human research.
by Alexandra Goho
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Forward Look
Telling the TaleQ&A with medical oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
The Proof of the Proton Is in the ResultProton beam radiation therapy is expensive and controversial.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
The Whole BeanStudies present a mixed picture of coffee's influence on cancer risk.
by Yvonne Lee
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Forward Look
Melanoma Indoor Tanning Link ConfirmedTeens and young adults face heightened risk from tanning beds.
by Yvonne Lee
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Forward Look
A Paycheck Linked to Cancer?Studies on workplace exposures show continued health risks.
by Corinna Wu
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Forward Look
Guiding Patients From Screening Through TreatmentPatient navigators can play an important role in cancer care.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Forward Look
Vitamin E and Cancer RiskStudies send mixed signals on potential benefits and harmful effects of vitamin E.
by Mitzi Baker
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Cutting Cancer’s EngineRenewed interest in research about metabolism, the process cells use to fuel their growth, could lead to new types of cancer treatments.
by Stephen Ornes
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Missing the MarkOnly one-third of new cancer therapies or drug combinations tested in phase III clinical trials prove to be better than the standard of care. Researchers explain why and how they are aiming to improve the odds.
by Sue Rochman
The ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ actress explains how her diagnosis challenged many of her assumptions about breast cancer.
by Darlene Dobkowski
Why I Participated in a Clinical TrialWhen doctors told Yvonne McLean Florence she was eligible to participate in a research trial testing an experimental drug, she joined. She wants more people to have the same opportunity.
by Yvonne McLean Florence
Targeted Therapy Improves Pancreatic Cancer SurvivalA recently approved drug that targets RAS proteins meaningfully improves outcomes for people with this difficult-to-treat cancer.
by Sandra Gordon
Bring On the WavesA surfer’s love for the ocean guides her through breast cancer treatment and beyond.
by Cameron Walker
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AACR OMB Statement and Call to ActionThe AACR is deeply concerned that proposed OMB regulations would disrupt federal research grant giving, severely weakening a program that has supported American medical innovation for decades.
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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress ReportThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026 highlights recent progress in reducing cancer disparities and emphasizes the continued need for transformative research.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
