.@AACR grantee and NextGen Star Chemtai Mungo, MD, MPH, is developing an innovative self-treatment strategy for cervical precancer that could save lives in underserved areas. Learn more in this #AACRStories: @ChemtaiMungo #AACRGrants

Each person has unique experiences with cancer. As a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one, sharing your story can inspire others as they navigate their cancer journeys. Share your story today:

Advances in novel and innovative approaches to surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, molecularly targeted therapy, and immunotherapy—the five pillars of cancer treatment—are saving and improving lives. Read about these in the @AACR Cancer Progress Report:

Join the @AACR in supporting federal funding of research. Urge your members of Congress to increase funding for the National Institutes of Health. Your voice can help drive a breakthrough. Take action today:

Many factors cause obesity, but high-calorie foods and low activity are key contributors. Poor diet, especially processed foods, is linked to 5% of cancers. Learn more in the @AACR Cancer Progress Report:

What is cancer research? Learn about the cycle of cancer research and the different types of cancer science, including basic, translational, clinical, and population research.

Each person has unique experiences with cancer. As a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one, sharing your story can inspire others as they navigate their cancer journeys. Share your story today:

Palliative care addresses all aspects of a patient's needs and can help improve quality of life through a multidisciplinary team. Learn about the importance of early integration of #palliativecare in the .@AACR Cancer Progress Report:

Research found that people with cancer who engaged in aerobic exercise programs reported fewer symptoms of depression, such as hopelessness, fatigue, and anxiety. Read more in @CancerTodayMag:

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are transformative new immunotherapeutics that can unleash the body’s immune system to attack and destroy cancer cells. Learn more in the @AACR Cancer Progress Report:

Did you know acute myeloid leukemia can manifest in a dozen distinct forms? Learn more on the #AACRBlog: #AACR25

.@AACR's Leading Discoveries magazine highlights research-driven advances in cancer treatment and prevention. Read it here:

Diagnosed with colorectal cancer at only 32 years old, Allison Rosen found meaning in helping others and advocating for cancer prevention and research to advance new treatments. Read her story here:

Meet cancer researchers, physician-scientists, and other @AACR members who are developing innovative new approaches to cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. Read their stories:

Stay up-to-date on the recent @US_FDA approvals of products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn about the recent progress against cancer:

The @AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024 describes how a new treatment for brain cancer gave a young boy “a normal childhood.” Leading Discoveries highlights the power of medical research:

All of us at the American Association for Cancer Research hope you and yours have a happy, healthy, and safe Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day from Philadelphia!

As people with advanced disease live longer, they face physical and mental health side effects. Patient advocates say research and care must focus on their unique needs. @CancerTodayMag has the details:

Isabella Snow Fraser was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer when she was just six years old. Cancer immunotherapy helped Bella reclaim her childhood. Read her story in the @AACR Cancer Progress Report: #CancerResearchSavesLives®

Research-driven advances in identifying genetic mutations that fuel tumor growth have set the stage for a new era of precision medicine. Learn more in the @AACR Cancer Progress Report: