Newsletter: AACR Advocacy Alerts
Stay informed and take action with AACR Advocacy Alerts, a go-to resource for the latest information about AACR programs, educational opportunities, and initiatives for patient advocates. Published quarterly, the alerts provide timely updates for advocates interested in supporting cancer research and improving patient outcomes.
Welcome to the Advocacy Alert
December 2024 – Online Version
| Apply for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Scientist↔Survivor Program® The AACR is accepting applications for cancer survivors and patient advocates to enroll in the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Scientist↔Survivor Program (SSP). This unique educational program provides an opportunity for patient advocates to learn about key research topics such as genomics, immunotherapy, biomarker development, clinical trials, and advanced technologies; and to interact with scientists, doctors, health professionals, and other advocates. Application deadline: December 13 Learn More |
| AACR Annual Meeting Advocacy Partners Pavilion The AACR looks forward to welcoming patient advocate exhibitors to the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Advocacy Partners Pavilion. Located in the Exhibitor Hall, the Pavilion and adjacent Patient Advocate Lounge allows attendees to connect with advocates leading the fight against cancer. Join us for a special networking event to meet the Pavilion Partners.Apply TodayRegister Today for the AACR Annual Meeting 2025We hope you can join us at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 on April 25-30, in Chicago, Illinois. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Unifying Cancer Science and Medicine: A Continuum of Innovation for Impact.” Please check aacr.org/AACR2025 for program announcements. Reduced registration rates are available for all patient advocates. Register Today |
| AACR Annual Meeting 2025 Abstract Key Dates The AACR Annual Meeting 2025 will feature more than 6,500 poster presentation slots to accommodate proffered papers, with meritorious abstracts receiving consideration for oral presentation in minisymposia. Late-breaking and clinical trials abstract submission opens on December 18 and the deadline is January 16. Please ensure to categorize your abstract using SHP02 or using the keywords advocacy or patient advocacy. Learn More |
| AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 The AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 highlights how research improves lives and how ongoing federal funding is needed to eradicate cancer. This edition documents how breakthroughs across basic, translational, and clinical research, and cancer-related population sciences have revolutionized care for patients. It also provides an in-depth look at the current landscape of cancer in children and adolescent and young adult (AYA) populations.Learn MoreSan Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2024Join the AACR at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), December 10-13, in San Antonio, Texas. SABCS is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the experimental biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer and premalignant breast disease to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers. Reduced registration rates available for patient advocates. Learn More |
| AACR Patient Advocate Forum: Exploring a New Generation of Patient-Centric Clinical Trials More people are living through and beyond cancer thanks in large part to clinical trials which have given countless cancer patients access to lifesaving treatments. As scientific research has driven progress in cancer diagnosis and treatment, it has also led to significant changes in the way clinical trials are conducted. Please join us on January 21 as we explore cutting-edge developments revolutionizing the process and paving the way for more efficient, inclusive, and patient-centric clinical trials. Register Today |
| Cancer Today Feature – From Fear to Action Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2013, SSP advocate Mike Herman has transformed his personal experience into a powerful advocacy mission. In 2022, he co-founded Speaking on Cancer Patient Advocacy to empower patients to advocate for themselves and receive compassionate care. Despite the challenges of treatment and clinical trials, Herman is now focused on a new initiative to integrate cancer prevention into high school curriculums.Read MoreMembership Feature: Affiliate Advocate Membership for 2025The AACR is pleased to invite patient advocates to join the association as Affiliate Advocate members and enjoy the benefits of membership. Learn More |
