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Leading Discoveries

The current issue of Leading Discoveries magazine features articles on AACR President Patricia M. LoRusso's efforts to improve clinical trials, an AACR initiative on communicating science effectively, and much more.

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About Cancer

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 Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024

The Report highlights inequities among cancer patients in the use of the main pillars of cancer treatment, as well as areas where advances have been made in achieving equity in cancer treatment.

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Cancer Types

Gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing cancers that usually start in the lining of the digestive tract.

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AACR Stories

Stopping Cancer in its Tracks: Can prevention and early detection significantly reduce the burden of cancer?

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Practical Knowledge

Financial Screenings for People with Cancer: Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.

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Fund the Future of Cancer Research

Your donation to the American Association for Cancer Research will help fund early-career investigators. Fund the future of cancer research today.

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For Researchers
AACR Annual Meeting 2025: Abstract Submission Open

Submit an abstract for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 (April 25-30, Chicago).
Deadline: November 26

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Videos

AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024

The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 highlights research-driven advances against the collection of often devastating diseases we call cancer.

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The AACR: Driving Progress Against Cancer

The AACR and its more than 58,000 members worldwide are advancing a scientifically bold agenda against the collection of diseases we call cancer.

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Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), FAACR

Dr. LoRusso, AACR President 2024-2025, explains that basic cancer research is essential to accelerating advances in cancer science and medicine.

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By the Numbers

33

percent decrease of the overall age-adjusted cancer death rate in the U.S. from 1991 to 2021

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30

therapeutics were approved for new or expanded uses by the FDA from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024

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18

million cancer survivors in the U.S. are living with, through, and beyond their disease thanks to research

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4 in 10

cancer diagnoses in the United States are associated with preventable risk factors

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For more statistics on cancer, please visit our Cancer Progress ReportRead the AACR Cancer Progress Report