The American Institute for Cancer Research

is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention, interprets the evidence, and educates the public about the results.

Hot Dogs and Cancer Risk

A class-action consumer-fraud lawsuit was filed on July 22 against various manufacturers of hot dogs for failing to warn consumers that consumption of hot dogs increases cancer risk. The lawsuit cites evidence from our expert report showing that processed meat consumption is associated with an increased risk of colon cancer.

New Study Supports AICR Estimates of Cancer Preventability

A major new study from Germany echoes AICR’s findings that living a healthy lifestyle can prevent about one-third of the most common cancers and suggests the most common and deadly chronic diseases are largely preventable.

How to Choose Healthy, Cancer-Fighting Fish

AICR experts guide you through seafood options that are good for you - and good for the environment.

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A Resource Program for Those Living with Cancer

A free information program from the American Institute for Cancer Research to help cancer patients and their families understand more about cancer, its treatment and the resources available to help them in overcoming this disease.