As cancer patients face social, economic, and physical conditions that affect their health beyond their diagnosis, Bianca Islam, MD, PhD, MSc (she/her) examines some of the work being done to overcome these barriers and close gaps in care: bit.ly/4gjyQ2v Case Comp Cancer Ctr University Hospitals

Test your knowledge about cancer risk reduction and learn more about cancer risk factors with our Cancer Prevention Quiz. Take the quiz today: bit.ly/3XFrDT5

A recently enacted law requires clinical trial sponsors to submit Diversity Action Plans to the FDA as part of their clinical study protocols to increase enrollment of underrepresented populations in clinical trials. Learn more: bit.ly/4e0tgAB

The AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program® creates enduring partnerships among cancer survivors, advocates, and scientists. By strengthening collaboration, #AACRSSP helps improve clinical trial design and enhance access to cancer info. Learn more: bit.ly/3XnUNoy

The AACR is thrilled to be a charity partner with the Marine Corps Marathon for the first time! Apply today to join the AACR #Runners4Research team. bit.ly/4e4BbwI #CancerResearchSavesLives®

Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will receive a humanitarian award in October at the Party with a Purpose gala, hosted by the Friends of the @ACR Foundation. Learn more about his work as a #prostatecancer advocate: bit.ly/4e7KYCo AACR

The costs that accompany traveling for medical treatment are often overlooked, but the nonprofit Houston Ground Angels helps by offering free rides to appointments. Learn more in this Cancer Today story: bit.ly/4epqN2e

For over 115 years, AACR's members have led every major breakthrough in cancer treatment and prevention. With your support, we can keep pushing the boundaries of research and work towards a world without cancer. Learn how: bit.ly/3zfF9n7

Despite research-driven advances in cancer science and medicine, minority and underserved groups continue to experience barriers to quality treatment. Learn about these inequities in cancer care in the AACR #CancerDisparitiesReport: bit.ly/3XjEOaY

From molecules to medicine, from proteomics to prevention, the AACR covers the full spectrum of cancer science and medicine. Take a look at the AACR's scientific journals: bit.ly/3XIsh2b

What is cancer research? Learn about the cycle of cancer research and the different types of cancer science, including basic, translational, clinical, and population research. bit.ly/3Xuz8uC

Instead of hiding details of her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis from her children, Michelle Audoin opened the door for clear expectations and frank conversations. Inside Cancer Today Mag her the story: bit.ly/4e4acRR

In certain rural areas, cancer health disparities are further exacerbated, partly by limited access to primary care physicians, oncologists, other cancer care specialists, and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Learn more: bit.ly/3B7wGD7 #CancerDisparitiesReport

A grant from the AACR helped Marco Ruella's research in CAR T-cell therapy. Learn how his work could benefit some patients whose disease had evaded prior immunotherapy and gone into relapse. bit.ly/3XJMvbR #AACRStories #AACRGrants

Early detection of ovarian cancer is the key to a favorable prognosis. Learn what the AACR is doing to find better ways to prevent and treat  #OvarianCancer during #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/4gpL7T7

Join us virtually tomorrow, September 18, at 11:30 am ET for a congressional briefing releasing the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2024. The report highlights research-driven progress against the collection of diseases we call cancer. Learn more: bit.ly/3XmdhFG

#DYK? Thyroid cancer is more common in women than in men and is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women aged 20 to 34 years. Learn more about the prevention, screening, and treatment during #ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth: bit.ly/4e3EvrZ

The AACR #CancerProgressReport 2024 is now available online. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the remarkable progress made against cancer over the past year because of federally-funded medical research. Learn more: bit.ly/3MSxIW9 #CancerResearchSavesLives

Glioma patient Michael Methner, 10, gave an impassioned call to action for more cancer research to defeat cancer in children, adolescents, and others impacted by cancer at the release of the AACR #CancerProgressReport 2024. CancerProgressReport.org. #CancerResearchSavesLives®

In the new episode of our Believe in Progress podcast, Mitch talks with Rick Sontag of The Sontag Foundation and Brain Tumor Network about his journey and support of brain cancer research and patients. Listen here: bit.ly/3XOVsRl The Sontag Foundation Brain Tumor Network MitchStoller