Journal: Cancer discovery
This publication is a brief, adapted excerpt of the 15th annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report to the U.S. Congress and the public. It does not present new primary data or original research findings. Instead, it:
- Highlights major advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment that have occurred over the past year.
- Emphasizes that these gains are largely driven by sustained federal investment in biomedical research and regulatory infrastructure, particularly through the NIH, NCI, FDA, and CDC.
- Underscores how such support enables the development and evaluation of new cancer therapies, improves public health surveillance and prevention efforts, and ultimately contributes to better outcomes for patients.
The piece functions as an advocacy and educational tool, summarizing progress against cancer and reinforcing the importance of continued and robust federal funding to maintain and accelerate these advances.