She was followed by John Carpten, PhD, FAACR, of the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine who spoke about the need to diversify clinical trials and the cancer care and research workforce to address cancer health disparities. Coussens, PhD, FAACR, detailed many key findings of the report, including the record 18 million cancer survivors living in the United States. Nikema Williams (D-GA), who was featured in the report, provided remarks about her mother’s journey with cancer and the inequalities she experienced trying to access care. The report details how federal investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) form the foundation of cancer research that catalyzes public health improvements and innovative breakthroughs across the cancer care continuum.ĪACR CEO Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc), opened the briefing with welcoming remarks and presented a video featuring highlights of the report. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) unveiled its 2022 Cancer Progress Report: Decoding Cancer Complexity. Integrating Science. Transforming Patient Outcomes on September 21 during a policy briefing at the National Press Club in Washington D.C.

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