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Along with October, May is one of the most densely packed months of the year. It's before the summer humidity and the last whole month of the school year. The weather is warming in t...
The solstice on the 20th marks the onset of summer (Northern Hemisphere) or winter (Southern Hemisphere). Many people, particularly in Europe, North America and Asia, will be embarking o...
Spring has sprung in the north, and the first hints of Autumn are on the horizon in the south. April is the month spring (or fall) gets underway, and it is filled with religious celebrations, including the Mu...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) acknowledges May as National Cancer Research Month, declared by the United States Congress in 2007 and 2011, in recognition of high-quality, innovative cancer research.
How can you help?
Call on Congress to make cancer research a top national priority.
Federal funding for medical research continues to decline, threatening the future health of Americans. This is a necessary time to educate lawmakers about the importance of robust investment in the National Cancer Institute and the National Institutes of Health. Take action now!
Learn how you can volunteer on behalf of the AACR.
Donate to the AACR Foundation for the Prevention and Cure of Cancer.
The foundation accelerates progress in the conquest of cancer by providing financial support for cancer research with the highest potential for impact. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) endorses the American Association for Cancer Research as a BBB Wise Giving Alliance charity.