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Patient advocates from the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program shared their research on cancer during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
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Injecting immunotherapy directly into precancerous oral lesions may be an effective way to prevent progression to cancer without surgery.
The post Intercepting Oral Cancer, Sparing Surgery, Preserving Quality of Life appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

A few AACR Runners for Research shared their thoughts as they prepare to pound some pavement and raise money at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
The post Five Kilometers, 3.11 Miles, and $230,000 for Cancer Science: Running for Research at the AACR Annual Meeting appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

A look behind the scenes into the planning of the AACR Annual Meeting, including the scientific program, conference logistics, and more.
The post How Does the Most Important Cancer Research Meeting in the World Come Together? appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.

Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.

The spring 2026 issue of Cancer Today included articles about using AI chatbots, cancer survivor—and “Survivor” winner—Ethan Zohn, and more.
The post Cancer Today’s Spring 2026 Issue: Using AI Chatbots to Help Inform Care Decisions, When to Monitor a Slow-growing Cancer, and More appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

In November 2025, AACR on Campus events were held in Taiwan where local early-career researchers engaged with global leaders in their fields.
The post AACR on Campus Taiwan: Providing a New Perspective on Cancer Research  appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

False claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause cancer could, ironically, lead to worse cancer outcomes by undermining a promising tool to prevent and treat it.

Epidemiologist Elizabeth A. Platz explains what goes into calculating cancer risk estimates, such as rate ratio, hazard ratio, and absolute risk.
The post Cancer Risk Estimates: What Do Those Numbers Mean?   appeared first on American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).