National Foundation for Cancer Research

National Foundation for Cancer Research Funding cancer research that will make a cure possible. Give today at www.nfcr.org. We make cures possible. Join us.

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides scientists in the lab the funding they need to make game-changing discoveries in cancer treatments, detection, prevention and ultimately, a cure. NFCR has distinguished itself in the cancer research sector by emphasizing long-term, transformative research often overlooked by other major funding s

ources. With the help of more than 5.3 million individual donors over the last 50 years, NFCR has provided $410 million in funding to public education and cancer research leading to some of the important, life-saving discoveries that benefit patients today.

This week, we're talking men's health — and we're not holding back. 💪🎗️It's Men's Health Week (June 15–21), and at NFCR,...
06/16/2026

This week, we're talking men's health — and we're not holding back. 💪🎗️

It's Men's Health Week (June 15–21), and at NFCR, we know that early detection and cutting-edge research save lives — including yours. From prostate cancer to colorectal cancer, we're funding the breakthroughs that matter most to men.

So gents — when's the last time you got checked? No excuses this week.

Schedule that appointment. Start that conversation. Share this post. Let's make men's health a priority all year long.

Give me 10 reasons you haven't joined the fight yet. ⬇️Colon cancer is now the #1 killer of adults under 50. Pancreati...
06/08/2026

Give me 10 reasons you haven't joined the fight yet.
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Colon cancer is now the #1 killer of adults under 50. Pancreatic cancer has a 12% survival rate. But when cancer is caught early, survival exceeds 90%. NFCR is funding the science to get us there — and we need you in the way. 🔗 https://hubs.ly/Q04kw7nc0

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michele Carbone, our 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize Winner! Dr. Carbone is most well-know...
05/20/2026

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michele Carbone, our 2026 Szent-Györgyi Prize Winner!

Dr. Carbone is most well-known for his landmark discovery that mesothelioma is driven by an inherited gene, a finding that transformed how the disease is understood, diagnosed, treated, and prevented worldwide.

His discovery has also driven historic public policy changes that have saved lives across generations.

Dr. Carbone will receive the prize at the NFCR Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research & Entrepreneurship on October 9, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

READ THE FULL RELEASE: https://hubs.ly/Q04hms4x0

This Women's Health Week, we're thinking of every woman who has faced breast cancer — the most common cancer among women...
05/14/2026

This Women's Health Week, we're thinking of every woman who has faced breast cancer — the most common cancer among women in the US. 💗

Knowing your risk and staying on top of screenings can make all the difference. And right now, you can go even further.

With our Spring Match, every dollar you donate to cancer research is being matched — doubling your impact for the scientists working toward a cure.

A few things every woman should know:
✔️ Schedule your regular checkups
✔️ Know your family history
✔️ Talk to your doctor about screening timelines
✔️ Stay active and nourish your body

Share this with a woman you love — and donate today. 💕
👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04gG2N40

Right now, someone in a lab is working toward a cure. This May — National Cancer Research Month — you can make their wor...
05/13/2026

Right now, someone in a lab is working toward a cure. This May — National Cancer Research Month — you can make their work go twice as far.
Every dollar donated is MATCHED through our Spring Donation Match. That means your $50 becomes $100. Your $100 becomes $200. Every gift, doubled.

This is the moment. Don't wait.

👉 Donate now: https://hubs.ly/Q04gptg60

This week is National Women's Health Week (May 10–16) . 🎗️Early detection saves lives. Cancers like breast, cervical, an...
05/12/2026

This week is National Women's Health Week (May 10–16) . 🎗️
Early detection saves lives. Cancers like breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer are most treatable when caught early — yet screenings get put off every day.

This week, encourage the everyone in your life to make that call. Schedule that appointment. Share this as a reminder.
And right now, our Spring Match is still going — every dollar donated to NFCR is being matched, doubling your impact for the cancer research that changes outcomes for women everywhere.

🔗 Don't let the match end without you: https://hubs.ly/Q04ggkQS0

Your donation just got TWICE the power.This spring, NFCR's Spring Match Campaign means every dollar you give is matched ...
05/07/2026

Your donation just got TWICE the power.

This spring, NFCR's Spring Match Campaign means every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous supporter. Your $50 becomes $100. Your $100 becomes $200 — all going directly toward cutting-edge cancer research that is saving lives right now.

Millions of families are fighting cancer today. Scientists at NFCR are fighting alongside them — but they need your help to keep going.

Don't let this moment pass. Donate before the match ends and make your gift count twice over.

Donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q04fSBSW0

Share this post and help us spread the word — because together, we can fund the breakthroughs that change everything.

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month — and for the more than 94,000 people diagnosed with a brain tumor in the U.S. every...
05/06/2026

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month — and for the more than 94,000 people diagnosed with a brain tumor in the U.S. every year, research isn't just a priority. It's everything.
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children and adolescents. It's one of the most underfunded, least understood, and hardest-to-treat cancers we face.
At NFCR, we fund the scientists who refuse to accept that. From exploring how tumors form and grow, to finding new ways to stop them — our researchers are working to change what's possible for patients and families.
The brain holds everything — memories, dreams, the people we love. Help us protect it. https://hubs.ly/Q04fJ3Tz0

Every dollar gets in the way of cancer. By maximizing your gift, you are giving patients the best outcomes against their...
05/04/2026

Every dollar gets in the way of cancer. By maximizing your gift, you are giving patients the best outcomes against their fight for cancer. Please donate today at https://hubs.ly/Q04fkH1F0 to help our mission to make cures possible.

Today is — and it could save your life. 🖤Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. In 2026 alone, nearly 235,000 ...
05/04/2026

Today is — and it could save your life. 🖤

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. In 2026 alone, nearly 235,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S.

The good news? When caught early, it's highly treatable.

Know your ABCDEs:
✅ Asymmetry
✅ Border irregularity
✅ Color variation
✅ Diameter larger than a pencil eraser
✅ Evolving size, shape, or color

Check your skin. Schedule a screening. Share this post.

Early detection saves lives — don't wait.

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