
AACR Foundation
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The AACR Foundation supports the American Association for Cancer Research, the first and largest cancer research organization in the world.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joined March 2009
.@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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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.@AACR's Leading Discoveries magazine highlights research-driven advances in cancer treatment and prevention. Read it here:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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®
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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:
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