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Individuals in cancer research have received numerous awards and honors recognizing their contributions. Some prestigious awards include:

1. The Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society, which is their most distinguished award. Dr. Pasi A. Jänne from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute was awarded the 2024 Medal of Honor. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

2. AACR Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research, which honors an individual who has made significant fundamental contributions to cancer research. AACR

3. O. Harold Warwick Prize from the Canadian Cancer Society, given for outstanding achievements in cancer control research. Canadian Cancer Society

4. Szent-Györgyi Prize from the Center for Cancer Research, honoring scientists for original discovery or breakthrough in scientific understanding. Center for Cancer Research

5. Honors & Awards at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, where scientists are recipients of numerous honors, including three Nobel Prizes. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

6. AACR Scientific Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has made significant fundamental contributions to cancer research. AACR

7. ACCC Innovator Awards, honoring Cancer Program Members for their ingenuity and pioneering achievements in oncology. ACCC

8. ESMO Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing international research teams/individuals with demonstrated commitment to cancer research treatment. ESMO

These awards underscore the significant impact of cancer researchers' work on improving treatments and understanding of the disease.