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Healthy Habits
Mushroom for ImprovementA broad review of existing research finds eating more mushrooms is associated with lower risk of developing cancer.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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Quality QuestionsWhen you are diagnosed with cancer, how can you be sure you're getting appropriate care?
by K.J. Bannan
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Improving Your Diet One Plate at a TimeThe New American Plate suggests gradual changes to build healthier eating habits.
by Jon Kelvey
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October 22: The Week in Cancer NewsResearchers suggest Black women should be screened for breast cancer at age 40, and a couple reflect on how a cancer diagnosis affected their adoption journey.
by Bradley Jones
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October 8: The Week in Cancer NewsA study shows the cost of drugs that manage cancer-related symptoms adds up, and experts explore research at the AACR conference on cancer disparities.
by Marci A. Landsmann
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October 1: The Week in Cancer NewsMRI can be a cost-effective way to screen for breast cancer, and a new study investigates the impact of higher alcohol taxes on cancer incidence
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Risk in the AirAir pollution can increase a person's risk of developing cancer, a burden that isn't shared equally in every neighborhood.
by Jon Kelvey
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Forward Look
Putting Data to WorkResearchers create breast cancer prediction models tailored for Asian Americans.
by Bradley Jones
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Forward Look
Spotlight on Small Cell Lung CancerTreatments for small cell lung cancer have remained virtually the same for decades. Now, experts say that hope is on the horizon.
by Isobel Whitcomb
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Healthy Habits
An Alternative to MeatAre new plant-based meat alternatives a better way to satisfy burger cravings?
by Erin O’Donnell
Studies reveal varying associations between ethnic enclaves and cancer outcomes, but researchers aim to identify community strengths that could improve care.
by Thomas Celona
Pediatric Cancer Patients Often Face Long Travel TimesFamilies who travel far for treatment may face financial toxicity and insurance hurdles.
by Thomas Celona
Rural Women With Breast Cancer Face Increased Mortality RiskBreast cancer mortality rates have declined overall, but women who live in rural areas have not experienced the same progress as those in more populated areas.
by Thomas Celona
Targeted Therapy Approval Adds Option for Advanced Breast Cancer Without MutationA new treatment for people with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative disease blocks multiple proteins in a key pathway for treatment resistance.
by Ashley P. Taylor
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AACR OMB Statement and Call to ActionThe AACR is deeply concerned that proposed OMB regulations would disrupt federal research grant giving, severely weakening a program that has supported American medical innovation for decades.
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AACR Cancer Disparities Progress ReportThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2026 highlights recent progress in reducing cancer disparities and emphasizes the continued need for transformative research.
Cancer Research at a Crossroads
