Event For Research on Rare Cancer is Saturday at Philadelphia Zoo
The 5K run begins at 9am, with the “walk and stroll” stepping off at 9:30am.
History Of The American Association For Cancer Research
A brief history of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer...
Cancer Health Disparities: Challenges and Opportunities
"Cancer Health Disparities: Challenges and Opportunities" includes perspectives from numerous Congressional officials, Federal...
Cancer Research Saves Lives
An intriguing and fact-filled video about the accomplishments and possibilities of cancer research.
Scientist-Survivor Story: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Hear two CML survivors' stories and learn how Imatinib helped them.
Cancer Research
AACR: It’s Our Time
An intriguing and fact-filled video about the accomplishments and possibilities of cancer research conceptualized by AACR President Tyler Jacks, Ph.D., and AACR Annual Meeting Program Chair Frank McCormick, Ph.D.
Basic Science
Interviews with Drs. Toner, Cantley, Baylin and Blackburn of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), explaining the importance of basic science.
Latest Cancer News
New Book Is Aimed at the Friends of Cancer Patients
If you’re a friend of someone diagnosed with cancer, what is your role and how can you help? A new book has some answers.
The Season For Skin Cancer
Having light skin, hair, and eyes increases a patient’s risk for skin cancer, as does over-exposure to ultraviolet rays at an early age.
Malaria Drug May Be Useful In Fight Against Cancer
Malaria has long been conquered in the U.S., but researchers at Penn have found an old malaria drug may have a new use in treating patients with advanced cancer.
Young Women With Breast Cancer Need Unique Treatment
Now there is information that breast cancer in young women is a biologically unique disease that requires customized management strategies because it can be extremely aggressive.
Light Smoking Dramatically Increases Risk of Lung Cancer
According to a new study, smoking fewer than five cigarettes a day, commonly known as light smoking, triples the risk of dying of heart disease or lung cancer in men. In women the increased risk of lung cancer was five times greater.
Health: Vitamin Debate
Taking vitamins is a daily routine for millions of people, but is it worth it? 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl says the answer can be yes, and no.
