An AACR Patient Advocate Forum assembled a panel of experts to discuss how AI tools can help advance cancer research and educate patients.
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In April 2026, AACR’s journals editors highlighted studies on cancer survivors taking GLP-1 agonists, an immunotherapy-boosting bacteria, and more.
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Patient advocates from the AACR Scientist↔Survivor Program shared their research on cancer during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
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Injecting immunotherapy directly into precancerous oral lesions may be an effective way to prevent progression to cancer without surgery.
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A few AACR Runners for Research shared their thoughts as they prepare to pound some pavement and raise money at the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.
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A look behind the scenes into the planning of the AACR Annual Meeting, including the scientific program, conference logistics, and more.
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Ultrasound is often used in breast cancer screening, but it can often provide inconclusive results. Combining it with near-infrared light can help patients avoid the anxiety and cost of a biopsy.

Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.

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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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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