American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Cancer is not a single disease, but rather a collection of diseases all characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells.

Four in 10 cancers diagnosed in the United States each year are related to potentially preventable causes. Read about cancer risk reduction in the AACR Cancer Progress Report.

Nearly 67,500 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, according to federal estimates. Learn about this type of cancer and treatment options.

Stopping Cancer in its Tracks: Can prevention and early detection significantly reduce the burden of cancer?

Read about recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals of products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

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