American Association For Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research announces new president-elect
Lillian L. Siu, MD, FAACR, has been elected American Association for Cancer Research president-elect for 2024-2025.
AACR to honor Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, for lifetime achievement in cancer research
Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, FAACR, will be awarded the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research during the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Racial, ethnic minorities less likely to receive palliative care during cancer treatment
Palliative care use remained significantly low between 2004 and 2020 among certain racial and ethnic minority patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to study results.
Cancer death rate drops by 33%, AACR report shows
Results from the American Association for Cancer Research’s annual Cancer Progress Report revealed that the age-adjusted overall cancer death rate in the U.S. fell by 33% between 1991 and 2020.
Women more likely to experience severe toxicity from cancer treatment
Women receiving cancer treatment in clinical trials exhibited higher risk for severe symptomatic and hematologic adverse events than their male counterparts, according to a study.
AACR names president-elect for 2023-2024
Patricia M. LoRusso, DO, PhD (hc), has been elected president-elect of American Association for Cancer Research for 2023-2024.
AACR to present award for leadership, extraordinary achievement in cancer research
Elizabeth M. Jaffee, MD, will receive this year’s AACR-Margaret Foti Award for Leadership and Extraordinary Achievements in Cancer Research.
Cancer organizations seek tighter regulations on electronic nicotine delivery systems
American Association for Cancer Research and ASCO have issued a joint policy statement delineating the latest scientific evidence on use of e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Top in hem/onc: Decline in cancer deaths; pancreatic cancer treatment
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research demonstrated a 2.3% decrease in cancer deaths between 2016 and 2019.
Cancer Disparities Progress Report highlights ‘grim reality,’ strides toward equity
In its 2022 Cancer Disparities Progress Report, American Association for Cancer Research discussed advances made in closing substantial gaps in care while underscoring the need for further progress.