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Research Studies Need You

Breast cancer survivor AnneMarie Ciccarella discovered an interest in scientific research.

by Yvonne Lee
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Touched by an Angel

Jonny Imerman is the heart and hub of a network of cancer survivors.

by Pamela Ferdinand
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Driving the Road to Recovery

A cancer caregiver volunteers by driving patients to treatment.

by Yvonne Lee

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One Survivor Making a Difference

A prostate cancer survivor becomes an advocate for cancer patients.

by Yvonne Lee
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Foundation of Hope

Margot Freudenberg, 104, has been comforting cancer patients for four decades.

by Jennifer Berry Hawes
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A Second Calling For a Teacher’s Passion

Help patients and families as a hospital volunteer.

by Yvonne Lee

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Understanding How High and Low Testosterone Levels Can Treat Prostate Cancer

Using high-dose testosterone after prostate cancer stops responding to androgen deprivation therapy can stop tumor growth.

by Sandra Gordon

Financial Screenings for People with Cancer

Cancer patients say they want to be asked about their financial needs on a regular basis.

by Pamela Appea

Let Me Tell You a Story About the Power of Medical Research

Ten-year-old Michael Methner told his story about being diagnosed with optic nerve glioma at the AACR’s Rally for Medical Research.

by Cancer Research Catalyst

Aggressive Approach to Very Advanced Cancer Does Not Extend Survival

Study shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.

by Kyle Bagenstose

From the AACR

AACR Grant Propels Progress in Immunotherapy Research

A grant from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) helped Marco Ruella, MD, develop a new approach to immunotherapy.
Self-screening for Cancer: Home Sweet Home

New cervical cancer self-screening options and a portable blood test device could lead to changes in at-home cancer screening.

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Alexis Browning: Living Well With a Rare Sarcoma Thanks to a Clinical Trial from The AACR on Vimeo.

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