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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 1h

The findings suggest that all patients with cancer—not just patients under age 50—should be screened for inherited genetic variants associated with cancer. The research was conducted by Dr. Zsofia Stadler of @mskcancercenter.bsky.social and co-authors.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 1h

According to a study published in the journal Cancer Discovery from @aacrjournals.bsky.social, the typically used age cutoffs for germline genetic screening in patients with cancer may fail to detect the majority of inherited genetic risk factors for cancer. Read more: buff.ly/4fvAMqx

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 3h

Breast cancer survivor Yvonne McLean Florence shares her experience in a clinical trial to help more Black people learn about opportunities to participate in research. Read her story in Cancer Today. buff.ly/EBC8SN1

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 8h

Today is DAF Day, a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, you can give easily and have it counted toward DAF Day's impact by selecting "Donor-Advised Fund" to complete your gift: buff.ly/YHjERhV

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 9h

Submit an abstract by October 21 for the AACR Special Conference on Cancer Biology-informed Radioligand Therapy (January 7-10; San Diego), chaired by Kayvan Keshari, David Piwnica-Worms, Julie L. Sutcliffe, and David A. Tuveson. buff.ly/gVPJ8ey #aacrRLT27

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 12h

More studies showing the benefits of physical activity for cancer patients and survivors were featured in the AACR #CancerProgressReport 2026, including a reduced risk of secondary primary cancers for childhood cancer survivors and fewer complications from treatment: buff.ly/z2XLMCR

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Advancing Cancer Survivorship Care - CPR26

Explore cancer survivorship care, including late effects, healthy lifestyles, coordinated support, and the needs of survivors and caregivers.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 12h

Despite a number of studies showing that exercise can improve cancer outcomes, a recent @nytimes article pointed out that access to exercise programs for patients remains limited: buff.ly/v5VGjGP

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/well/cancer-prevention-exercise-treatment.html

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 12h

Patients with cancer who exercise have been found to have a lower risk of death, reduced risk of recurrence for some cancers, and improved quality of life. Learn more about exercise's benefits for patients on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/1voCNXq

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What Are the Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Patients?

Several new studies show how exercise can extend cancer patients’ survival, reduce the risk of recurrence, and improve quality of life.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

This approval was based on results from the HER2CLIMB-05 trial, which were presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025. Learn more about this trial and the history of tucatinib as a treatment for breast cancer on the AACRBlog: buff.ly/LURJt1a

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Tracking the History of Tucatinib for Breast Cancer Treatment at SABCS

Throughout the years, SABCS has shown how tucatinib has progressed into a potential frontline therapy for HER2-positive breast cancer.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Submit an abstract by November 2 for the AACR Conference on Targeting RAS: Mechanisms, Novel Therapeutics, and Clinical Impact (January 28-31; San Diego), chaired by Ryan B. Corcoran, Julian Downward, Ignacio Garrido-Laguna, and Sandra Misale. buff.ly/i0N1m1e #AACRras27 @juliandownward.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

If you're about to start chemotherapy, you likely have a lot of questions. To help you prepare for your first infusion, Cancer Today asked an oncology nurse what to expect during a typical appointment. Read her response: buff.ly/6ixaM9x

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The FDA expanded treatment options for cancers of the breast, lung, pancreas, and more during the third quarter of 2026. Learn how these new approvals fit into the therapeutic landscape on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/mY5QpZ3

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

CLL and SLL are the same disease, but in CLL, cells accumulate primarily in the blood and bone marrow, whereas SLL cells concentrate in the lymph nodes. Learn more about this type of blood cancer and treatment options: buff.ly/im5hvpd

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Overview - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a common type of leukemia in adults and often occurs during or after middle age. Learn about treatment options for this cancer.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The AACR invites professional journalists to submit entries for the 2027 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. The $5,000 prize honors excellence in cancer reporting for the lay public. Learn more: buff.ly/K04idRc

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The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is a program of the AACR to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Submit an abstract by October 29 for the AACR Special Conference on Redefining Lung Cancer (January 14-17; San Diego), held in association with the AACR Lung Cancer Task Force and chaired by Charles Swanton. Learn more: buff.ly/keg0wCw #AACRlung27

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Abstract submission is now open for the AACR Annual Meeting 2027 (April 2-7). Submit your abstract by November 10 and join us in Orlando to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. Learn more: buff.ly/WuSSXNE #AACR27

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Read the stories of other breast cancer survivors, learn more about breast cancer risk and treatment, and review recent FDA approvals of breast cancer therapies on the AACR website: buff.ly/idohS6s #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month | AACR

Read breast cancer survivor stories, learn about breast cancer risk and treatment, and review FDA approvals of breast cancer therapies.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Submissions for the 2027 AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism are open. This $5,000 award recognizes professional journalists who have produced informative and compelling stories that have enhanced the public's understanding of cancer. Learn more: buff.ly/K04idRc

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The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism

The AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism is a program of the AACR to raise awareness of the critical role that the media play in educating the public about cancer and cancer research.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer kicked off with talks from Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen, who discussed how genomics reveals novel biological insights into pediatric leukemia. Learn more on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/VRibpBw #AACRpediatric26

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Genomics Reveal New Layers of Pediatric Leukemia Biology

At the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer, Charles Mullighan and Nicole Michmerhuizen spoke about pediatric leukemia research.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Chemotherapy at home? Early research suggests some people may be able to get chemotherapy infusions in the comfort of their homes. buff.ly/vhhmTxv

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Chemotherapy at Home | Cancer Today

A pilot program shows some people with cancer may safely receive chemotherapy at home.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Register by October 27 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Conference on Advances in the Pathogenesis and Immune Therapies of Liver Cancer (December 6-8; Austin, Texas), chaired by Richard S. Finn, Josep M. Llovet, and Jessica Zucman-Rossi. buff.ly/QuyRLts #AACRliver26 @zucmanrossi.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

AACR and Kids Beating Cancer announced a new grant at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer that will fund researchers who are studying pediatric leukemia. Read more about this new collaboration and the grant on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/Kp7EVE4 #AACRpediatric26

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AACR and Kids Beating Cancer Launch New Grant to Advance Pediatric Leukemia Research

AACR and Kids Beating Cancer launched a new grant to support research aimed at improving outcomes for children with high-risk leukemia.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Cochairs Andrew J. Aguirre, Florencia McAllister, Kenneth P. Olive, Eileen O’Reilly, Diane M. Simeone, and Colin D. Weekes adjourned the #AACRpan26 conference. We thank the cochairs, speakers, and abstract presenters for their contributions to this outstanding program.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

@fertiglab.bsky.social, @hartjackson.bsky.social, @linghua-wang.bsky.social, Deniz G. Olgun, and Sungsik Kim discussed "Spatial Biology and Actionable Tumor Ecosystems: Beyond the Pretty Picture" to close out the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Conference cochairs Eileen O’Reilly and Colin D. Weekes joined Christoph Benedikt Westphalen and Tanios Bekaii-Saab to discuss "Smarter Clinical Trials and Precision Development" in a plenary at #AACRpan26. @benwestphalen.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The final day of the AACR Conference on New Frontiers in the Biology of and Therapeutic Development for Pancreatic Cancer will feature sessions on tumor ecosystems and improved clinical trials. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An FDA committee votes to support a blood-based multi-cancer early detection test, a treatment combination is approved for advanced breast cancer, and more in the Week in Cancer News from Cancer Today magazine. buff.ly/WisAMFQ

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Desmoplastic and Neural Microenvironment of Pancreatic Cancer: Andreas Trumpp, Nina Steele, Min Li, Noor Shakfa, and Joshua H. Choe addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Day 3 of the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer begins soon, featuring sessions on RAS inhibition and reimagining immunotherapy. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

At the annual Party with a Purpose, the Friends of the AACR Foundation will be honoring two scientists, Robert Vonderheide and Andrew Rech of @penncancer.bsky.social, for their efforts in advancing cancer immunotherapies. Read more about the honorees on the #AACRBlog: buff.ly/PKQ3AXT

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Party With a Purpose Honors the Power of Immunotherapy

At Party with a Purpose 2026, Robert Vonderheide and Andrew Rech will be honored for their efforts in advancing cancer immunotherapies.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

From Detection to Interception: Redefining the Earliest Stages of Pancreatic Cancer—#AACRpan26 cochair Diane M. Simeone, Ben Z. Stanger, Nuria Mallats, Raymond Wadlow, and Sahar Nissim addressed this topic in a plenary at the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The first full day of the AACR Conference on Pancreatic Cancer begins soon, featuring sessions on integrating AI in cancer modeling and detecting and intercepting early stage cancer. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The AACR Conference on New Frontiers in the Biology of and Therapeutic Development for Pancreatic Cancer opens this evening in San Diego with a keynote lecture by Andrew J. Aguirre. #AACRpan26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Register by December 15 to get the lowest rates for the AACR Special Conference on Redefining Lung Cancer (January 14-17; San Diego), held in association with the AACR Lung Cancer Task Force and chaired by Charles Swanton. Learn more: buff.ly/hGLGu07 #AACRlung27 @charlesswanton.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The @US_FDA approved a combination of the targeted therapies belzutifan and lenvatinib for adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma who were previously treated with a PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor: buff.ly/Ea8dkXM

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FDA approves belzutifan in combination with lenvatinib

On September 24, 2026, FDA approved belzutifan in combination with lenvatinib for adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Transformative Technologies for Clinical Care: Brian Compton, Jill Rubinstein, Laura A. T. Kagami, Liya Xu, and Allegra G. Hawkins addressed this topic in a plenary to close out the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#AACRpediatric26 cochairs David M. Langenau, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, and Annie A. Huang adjourned the AACR Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. We thank the cochairs, invited speakers, and abstract presenters for their contributions.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Alejandro Gutierrez, Miguel N. Rivera, Olivier Ayrault, Annalena F. Renner, and Troy A. McEachron discussed "Cancer Cell Biology, Organelle Function, and Metabolism" in an #AACRpediatric26 plenary session moderated by Olivier Delattre.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Targeted therapies have extended survival for many people, but the disease still often eventually progresses. In the fall issue of Cancer Today, read about new efforts to better manage treatment resistance. buff.ly/W8qQILm

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Why Do Targeted Therapies Stop Working? | Cancer Today

Researchers seek to understand why cancers stop responding to targeted treatments even after initially dramatic responses.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Accelerating Breakthroughs Together: Joe McDonough, Adam Levy, Kerri Nottage, and Devona Williams explored industry perspectives on collaboration in the pediatric cancer space during a panel discussion at the AACR Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26

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