40 Years of Progress in Cancer Research: Transforming Patient Care through Innovation

American Association for Cancer Research

and honorary co-sponsors
Rep. Brian Bilbray     Rep. Rosa DeLauro     Sen. Dianne Feinstein

 
with special thanks to the Melanoma Research Alliance, cordially invite you to a luncheon briefing:

40 Years of Progress in Cancer Research:
Transforming Patient Care through Innovation

Thursday, February 2, 2012; 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
U.S. Capitol Visitors Center, Congressional Meeting Room North

Hard-won progress over the past 40 years by the entire cancer research and advocacy community has brought forth unprecedented breakthroughs that are transforming the way cancer is prevented, detected, diagnosed and treated today. This progress, as outlined in the landmark AACR Cancer Progress Report 2011, which was featured as the top story on the CBS Evening News on September 20, 2011, represents a substantial return on investment that can be measured in lives saved, improved quality of life for cancer survivors and enormous economic benefits to our country and the world.

However, despite remarkable progress, cancer is expected to become the leading cause of death worldwide in the near future. In fact, more than 1.6 million people will hear the words “You have cancer” this year. Also, cancer represents a huge economic burden, amounting to total costs of $263.8 billion in the U.S. alone in 2010.

This informative briefing will present the AACR Cancer Progress Report 2011 and provide an overview of the progress in understanding cancer, as well as highlight the opportunities and promise of personalized cancer medicine. Speakers also will discuss research areas where significant progress is still needed to save more lives and greatly improve the quality of life for those living with cancer.

 
Welcome
Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.), Chief Executive Officer, American Association for Cancer Research

Remarks
The Honorable Brian Bilbray, United States Representative, 50th District of California
The Honorable Rosa DeLauro, United States Representative, 3rd District of Connecticut
Judy E. Garber, M.D., M.P.H., President, American Association for Cancer Research
Geoffrey M. Wahl, Ph.D., Professor, Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Ms. Roslyn Meyer, Melanoma Survivor

R.S.V.P. to James Ingram at 202-898-6499 or James.Ingram@aacr.org

www.cancerprogressreport.org