The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through:
- Research
- Education
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Science Policy and Advocacy
- Funding for Cancer Research
Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.
