Summary

The AACR Foundation website highlights significant progress in cancer research and treatment. Key statistics include a 34% decrease in age-adjusted cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, 28 new FDA-approved therapeutics between July 2024 and June 2025, and 18.6 million cancer survivors in the U.S. living with, through, and beyond their disease thanks to research. A significant portion (4 in 10) of cancer diagnoses are linked to preventable risk factors. The organization’s efforts focus on innovation, patient advocacy, and providing resources through publications, fellowships, and research funding.

Title

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Description

The AACR is the first and largest cancer research organization. Our mission is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, funding, and advocacy. Our 58,000 members translate innovative science into cancer cures.

Keywords

cancer, research, progress, report, annual, foundation, science, more, meeting, magazine, reports, meetings, impact, disparities, blog, policy, funding

NS Lookup

A 199.189.226.196

Dates

Created 2026-02-16

Updated 2026-02-16

Summarized 2026-03-18