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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 11h

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

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

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 · 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

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 @sandramisale.bsky.social

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

David Malkin, Suzanne P. MacFarland, Olivier Delattre, Emily Boja, Mohamed Bakr, and Esther Rheinbay discussed "Tumor Genomics, Predisposition, and Mosaicism" during a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26

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

Your donation to the AACR supports innovative grants and activities that propel progress in cancer research. Take action to accelerate advances in cancer science and medicine: buff.ly/8cxXQV5 #WorldCancerResearchDay

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

Sumera Ilyas, Daniela Sia, Arndt Vogel, and Robin Kate Kelly will discuss "Molecular Pathogenesis and Therapies in Cholangiocarcinoma" in a plenary session at the AACR Conference on Liver Cancer (December 6-8; Austin). buff.ly/gwHhSQQ #AACRliver26 @arndtvogel.bsky.social

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

Advances in Immunotherapy for Pediatric Cancer: Crystal Mackall, Terry Fry, Andy Huy-Dat Vu, and Kirsten Moziak addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26

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

Join us today for #WorldCancerResearchDay as we collaborate with researchers, patients, advocates, health professionals, and others around the globe to accelerate progress in cancer science and care. We are #AdvancingCancerResearchTogether. Learn more at AACR.org #WCRD2026

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

Lace up with AACR's #Runners4Research team for the Philadelphia Marathon and turn your miles into momentum for cancer research. buff.ly/MzZHuvV

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Early-career investigators Anand Patel, Caroline Diorio, Peng V. Wu, and Katie A. Greenzang shared their latest research in a special #AACRpediatric26 plenary session organized by the AACR Pediatric Cancer Working Group. @pengvwu.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Developmental Pathways in Pediatric Cancer: Mark Hatley, James Amatruda, Kimberly Stegmaier, Isabelle Janoueix-Lerosey, and Rodney Stewart addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26 @hatleylab.bsky.social @amatrudalab.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

John Maris, Annie A. Huang, Sally George, Xueting Xiong, and Thai Hoa Tran discussed "Emerging Mechanisms and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities" in a plenary at 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 · 23/09/2026

Did you know? Family history and inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Researchers continue to develop new approaches to cancer prevention, risk assessment, and treatment. buff.ly/4engj9X

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer death among American women. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cell States, Plasticity, and Metastatic Progression: David M. Langenau, Jovanna Pavisic, Poul Sorensen, Adam J. Wolpaw, and Noha Shendy addressed this topic in a plenary session at the AACR Special Conference on Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Toward a Cure of Acute Leukemia through the Lens of Genomics: Charles Mullighan addressed this topic in a keynote lecture to open the AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer. #AACRpediatric26 @cmullighan.bsky.social

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The AACR Special Conference on Bridging Discovery and Clinical Impact in Pediatric Cancer opens this evening in Philadelphia with a keynote lecture by Charles Mullighan. #AACRpediatric26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Submit an abstract by September 23 for the AACR Special 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. Learn more: buff.ly/QuyRLts #AACRliver26

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Alcohol consumption is linked to at least 7 types of cancer, and even moderate drinking can increase the risk of certain cancers, including breast and colorectal cancer. Read more in the AACR Cancer Progress Report: buff.ly/iRsBrq2

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are grateful to everyone who participated in last week's Rally for Medical Research. You can still help by contacting your Members of Congress and asking them to make funding for NIH a national priority. buff.ly/lTUpoCH #RallyForMedicalResearch #FundNIH

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