When you include the American Institute for Cancer Research in your estate plans, you make a major difference in the fight against cancer.
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The AICR Lifestyle & Cancer Symposium addresses the most current and consequential issues regarding diet, obesity, physical activity and cancer.
The Annual AICR Research Conference is the most authoritative source for information on diet, obesity, physical activity and cancer.
The Continuous Update Project (CUP) is an ongoing program that analyzes global research on how diet, nutrition and physical activity affect cancer risk and survival.
A major milestone in cancer research, the Third Expert Report analyzes and synthesizes the evidence gathered in CUP reports and serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in preventing cancer.
Whether you are a healthcare provider, a researcher, or just someone who wants to learn more about cancer prevention, we’re here to help.
AICR has pushed research to new heights, and has helped thousands of communities better understand the intersection of lifestyle, nutrition, and cancer.
Read real-life accounts of how AICR is changing lives through cancer prevention and survivorship.
We bring a detailed policy framework to our advocacy efforts, and provide lawmakers with the scientific evidence they need to achieve our objectives.
AICR champions research that increases understanding of the relationship between nutrition, lifestyle, and cancer.
AICR’s resources can help you navigate questions about nutrition and lifestyle, and empower you to advocate for your health.
AICR is committed to putting what we know about cancer prevention into action. To help you live healthier, we’ve taken the latest research and made 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations.
Dr. De Fabo investigated the role of the dietary amino acid histidine in skin cancer development. Levels of a unique substance, urocanic acid, in the skin appear to be influenced by histidine levels in the diet. Increased urocanic acid levels in turn are associated with increased immune suppression resulting in skin tumors. The study sought to determine whether controlling the dietary intake of histidine will help prevent against skin cancer.
