Who We Are
The National Foundation for Cancer Research is dedicated to providing scientists in the lab the funding they need to make game-changing discoveries in cancer treatments, detection and, ultimately, a cure for all types of cancer.
Our Work
Funding & Honoring Research
Our Initiatives
Fueling Discoveries
Total Support Provided
$380,000,000
Individual Donors
5,300,000
Years
46
Positive Clinical Trial Results for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) is one of the toughest forms of pancreatic cancer. A recent study found that a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and the blood pressure drug, losartan, allowed for tumor removal in 61% of patients and significantly improved survival rates. Co-author of the study, Rakesh Jain credits NFCR’s support of his pre-clinical trial work as the building block for this clinical trial.
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“Cancer is a disease that can be cured…”
– Albert Szent-Györgyi, M.D., Ph.D.
1937 Nobel Laureate, NFCR Co-Founder
