Areas of Impact
Celebrate the Past to Prepare for the Future
Together, We Make Cures Possible
NFCR’s first 50 years focused on research to learn about the disease of cancer. Over that time, we have made many significant breakthrough discoveries in the fight against cancer, and the researchers we have funded have saved lives as a result of these discoveries.
Select an area of impact below to learn more about the milestones of discovery and the researchers who made the breakthroughs possible.
The whole point of basic research
was to venture out into the unknown.”
– Albert Szent-Györgyi
Together, We Can Create a World Without Cancer
Over the next 50 years, we will take the breakthroughs discussed above and expand on them as we work to make cures possible, for ALL types of cancer. The view ahead is bright and full of hope. A world without cancer is possible, but only with your help. Learn more about and contribute to our ongoing efforts at www.NFCR.org.