American Institute for Cancer Research AICR

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) funds research that explores the effects of food, nutrition, physical activity and body weight on the development, treatment, and survival of cancer.

WHAT WE DO
We fund cutting-edge research and give people practical tools and information to help them prevent — and survive — cancer.

Our Vision:
We want to live in a world where no one develops a preventable cancer.

Our Mission:
We champion the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can help people make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

Ways to Give
Help us drive the future of cancer prevention, and give families and communities the tools they need to take charge of their health.

The Power of Prevention
AICR brings awareness to cancer prevention by highlighting the strong scientific evidence supporting the impact of lifestyle changes in reducing cancer risk. AICR is committed to putting cancer prevention into action. Learn more about AICR's 10 Cancer Prevention Recommendations and how you can incorporate them in your everyday routine.

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Risk Reduction and Adherence Research
Just how effective are AICR’s Recommendations: do they really work? Short answer – yes! For over a decade, researchers have investigated the effect of AICR’s Cancer Prevention Recommendations on cancer risk and other health outcomes. Studies have shown that following AICR’s diet and lifestyle recommendations lower cancer risk, risk of other chronic diseases and help people live a longer and healthier life.