Facts and Stats

More people in the U.S. are alive after being diagnosed with cancer than ever before.

by Eric Fitzsimmons

Policy Matters

The AACR is engaging with Congress and the Biden administration on the importance of funding for cancer research.

by David A. Tuveson, MD, PhD

Get Involved

A volunteer program brings yoga to cancer patients in the hospital.

by Bradley Jones

From the Editor-in-Chief

The fast pace of drug discovery should be matched by modernized clinical trials for wider access.

by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD

People take cannabis to treat an array of cancer-related symptoms and side effects. Legal prohibitions have stymied attempts at research into cannabis in cancer patients, but doctors are finding creative ways to study its effects.

by Kate Yandell

Policy Matters

The federal agency wants to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes, ban all flavors of cigars, and limit nicotine content.

by Nicholas Warren, PhD

Get Involved

John Hanley's ChemoCookery Twitter account has become a place to share meal ideas and have conversations about cooking, cancer and the crossover between them.

by Bradley Jones

Insurance coverage for fertility treatments is not mandated by federal law, although some states require it. People seeking cancer treatment need to understand their coverage and the law in their state.

by Shelly Rosenfeld

The father of a child diagnosed with brain cancer calls for better financial support for families, and a task force aims to find out more about AYA patients' quality of life.

by Bradley Jones

Patients now have full access to their online medical records. What are the benefits and downsides?

by Jen Tota McGivney