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.

In the US, the overall cancer death rate is declining steadily thanks to advances in cancer treatment propelled by breakthroughs across the continuum of cancer science.

More than 42,000 adults in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with liver cancer this year. October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Read about the prevention, screening, and treatment options for this disease.

AACR Project GENIE is a publicly accessible international cancer registry of real-world data assembled through data sharing between many of the leading cancer centers in the world.

Investing in Innovation: The AACR grants program sparks innovation in basic, translational, and clinical research by providing critical support to promising investigators at all career levels.

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