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Get Involved
Stitching SupportFourteen-year-old Giuliana Demma sews colorful hospital gowns for children receiving cancer treatment.
by Thomas Celona
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Facts and Stats
A Broader View of ResearchPeople diagnosed with cancer can participate in various kinds of studies.
by Thomas Celona
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Designing Clinical Trials for the PatientChallenges in developing and studying treatments call for new ways of thinking about cancer research.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
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Policy Matters
Progress in the Youth E-cigarette EpidemicNew data reveal a decrease in youth e-cigarette use but underscore the need for continued policy and advocacy efforts.
by Brad Davidson, PhD
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Get Involved
Treasure TroveThe Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation provides toys and gifts to young cancer patients.
by Thomas Celona
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Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical ResearchTen-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.
by Cancer Research Catalyst
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Forward Look
Medicare Rule Expands Access to Navigation ServicesExperts hope Medicare reimbursement for patient navigation will allow more treatment sites to offer this assistance.
by Carolyn Bernhardt
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Forward Look
The Cost of Dental Side EffectsHead and neck cancer survivors often face significant costs for treatments not covered by health insurance.
by Kris Conner
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Policy Matters
The Future of Perioperative Clinical Trial DesignsA recent FDA-AACR workshop explored best practices for trial design, analysis and interpretation of clinical studies with multiple phases of treatment.
by Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD
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Patients as Research PartnersNew platforms allow patients to share their clinical data and tumor tissue no matter where they live, offering everyone a chance to participate in research.
by Erin O'Donnell
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
