Advocacy
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Building BridgesAACR Scientist↔Survivor Program celebrates 25 years of sparking conversations between cancer patients and researchers.
by Thomas Celona
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Policy Matters
Early-career Cancer Researchers Return to WashingtonAACR Early-career Hill Day allows associate members to visit Capitol Hill and advocate for medical research funding.
by Matt Gontarchick
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Cervical Cancer: A Global ChallengeLow- and middle-income countries make inroads against a preventable and treatable cancer.
by Erin O’Donnell
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A ‘Revolution’ in Cancer ResearchAACR patient advocate forum explores how new clinical trial designs are accelerating drug testing.
by Thomas Celona
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Making Informed Consent AccessibleConfusing informed consent forms are a common barrier to clinical trial participation. Researchers ask how they can be better designed for patients.
by Sandra Gordon
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Patient and Doctor PartnershipsAs more cancer patients take an interest in the science of their care, it’s vital to establish good relationships with doctors.
by Karon Warren
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Exploring a New FrontierAACR patient advocate forum addresses developments in cancer early detection tests.
by Thomas Celona
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Policy Matters
A Call to Eliminate InequitiesThe AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report highlights the progress being made toward cancer health equity and stresses the need to address this complex public health issue.
by Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH
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Cultural Competence in the CommunityResearchers describe their efforts to understand and improve cancer screening and treatment among underserved populations.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Working Toward the End of Cancer Health DisparitiesAACR conference explores the science of cancer disparities and what needs to be done to improve cancer outcomes for all people.
by Eric Fitzsimmons
