It’s been over 50 years since Nixon declared a War on Cancer, predicting to end cancer by 1978. Nixon’s declaration of “war” empowered congress to budget billions of dollars for research.
What have we gotten for the hundreds of billions of dollars and five decades of research?
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have Health – The Conversation
Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.
Cancer Today’s Spring 2026 Issue: Using AI Chatbots to Help Inform Care Decisions, When to Monitor a Slow-growing Cancer, and More American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
The spring 2026 issue of Cancer Today included articles about using AI chatbots, cancer survivor—and “Survivor” winner—Ethan Zohn, and more.
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AACR on Campus Taiwan: Providing a New Perspective on Cancer Research American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
In November 2025, AACR on Campus events were held in Taiwan where local early-career researchers engaged with global leaders in their fields.
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Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention – but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential Health – The Conversation
False claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines cause cancer could, ironically, lead to worse cancer outcomes by undermining a promising tool to prevent and treat it.
Cancer Risk Estimates: What Do Those Numbers Mean? American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Epidemiologist Elizabeth A. Platz explains what goes into calculating cancer risk estimates, such as rate ratio, hazard ratio, and absolute risk.
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Colorado has high levels of radon, which can cause lung cancer – here’s how to lower your risk Health – The Conversation
Only 50% of Colorado homes have been tested for radon.
AACR IO 2026 Keynote Highlights: Cancer Vaccines Are Here, and Upgrading T Cells To Thrive in the Tumor Microenvironment American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Elizabeth M. Jaffee and Philip D. Greenberg opened AACR IO 2026 with a look at cancer vaccines and the next generation of engineered T cells.
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What Are the Options for Colorectal Cancer Screening? American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Colorectal cancer cases are becoming more common in younger adults, but there are now more options for screening beyond colonoscopies.
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Colorectal cancer is increasing among young people, James Van Der Beek’s death reminds – cancer experts explain ways to decrease your risk Health – The Conversation
Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.
Experts Explore How to Treat Each Stage of Triple-negative Breast Cancer American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Researchers and a patient advocate weighed in on current and emerging treatment options for each stage of triple-negative breast cancer.
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