Policy plays a critical role in the fight against cancer, influencing the funding of cancer research and driving the approval of safe and effective anticancer therapies. With the increasing complexity of cancer-related policy issues, the need for active engagement of cancer researchers and physician-scientists in the policymaking process has never been greater.
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In 2017, electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) were the most commonly used tobacco product among high and middle school students. Many public health experts believe that youth use of e-cigarettes has reached an epidemic proportion.
On September 12, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a series of critical and historic enforcement actions related to the sale and marketing of e-cigarettes to kids. This effort included issuing more than 1,300 warning letters and fines to retailers who illegally sold e-cigarette products to minors.
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Policymakers, parents, teachers, and public health professionals have all expressed concern about the rise in teen vaping and a strong desire to find ways to reverse the trend. On Wednesday, the American Association for Cancer Research held a congressional briefing to update policymakers and the public on the latest scientific evidence related to e-cigarettes and to start a dialogue about challenges and potential solutions in prevention of youth vaping.
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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is proud to support the Scientist↔Survivor Program (SSP), which provides cancer survivors with opportunities to engage in cancer research, survivorship issues, advocacy, and …
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After several previous attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) failed, another attempt is nearing a vote in the U.S. Senate.
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May is National Cancer Research Month, and for the past 10 years, leaders and members from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) have converged on Capitol Hill during May to share how cancer research is saving lives and transforming patient care.
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May is National Cancer Research Month, during which the American Association for Cancer Research partners with advocacy groups, cancer centers, and research institutions to raise awareness of the high-quality, innovative …
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April symbolizes a progressive time for cancer researchers around the world. From April 1-5, over 20,000 cancer scientists will gather in Washington, D.C., to attend the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2017 Annual Meeting.
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In addition to the robust scientific program at this year’s AACR Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., a number of sessions will provide a policy perspective on the meeting’s theme, “Research Propelling Cancer Prevention and Cures.”
Read MoreThe American Association for Cancer Research was shocked last week to learn that the Trump administration has proposed to cut $5.8 billion from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget in fiscal year 2018. We are working very hard to ensure that these proposed cuts to the NIH never happen.
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