Spending Bill Would Mark a Setback in the Fight Against Cancer
WASHINGTON -- February 18, 2011 -- The U.S.
Fondos para la investigación del cáncer Press Releases
House Spending Bill Fails to Recognize Cancer as a Top National Priority
WASHINGTON – February 15, 2011 – The U.S. House of Representatives is considering an FY 2011 spending bill that would make major cuts to federal cancer research, prevention and early detection programs, and could set back the longstanding national effort to conquer cancer.
Administration Budget Proposal Invests in Medical Research but Underfunds Cancer Prevention
WASHINGTON – February 14, 2011 – The White House budget proposal released today builds on the president’s commitment to medical innovation with increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds proven prevention measures such as cancer screening programs that have fallen victim to a toug
Families Affected by Cancer Gather Across the Country to Watch 2011 State of the Union
Sustained Funding for Cancer Research a Top Priority for Cancer Community
New Ad Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Funding Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign today that urges Congress to increase funding for cancer research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), so that past federal investments do not go to waste.
Congress Urged to Complete Spending Bills So Funding for Cancer Research and Prevention Isn 't Left in Limbo
WASHINGTON – December 8, 2010 – With the holidays fast approaching, families affected by cancer are calling on Congress to approve spending levels for Fiscal Year 2011 that sustain the current level of support for research and prevention so that progress in the fight against cancer will not be st
Screening is Seeing Advertising Campaign Emphasizes Critical Need to Fund Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Programs
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is launching a new print and online advertising campaign in congressional districts across the country this week, urging lawmakers to fully fund a lifesaving cancer prevention, early detection and diagnostic program that is celebrating 20 years of screening low income, uninsured, and medically underserved women for breast and cervical cancer.
Senate Committee Vote Continues Momentum for Funding for Cancer Research
Further Investment is Critical to Sustain Past Progress and Spur Future Innovation
House Subcommittee Vote Shows Strong Support for Cancer Research and Programs Even in Tight Economy
Members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor Health and Human Services showed their support for increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs despite a tough economic environment with a vote tonight to pass the FY 2011 spending bill.
Cancer Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Make Cancer Research Funding a Priority
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers join more than 100 advocates from across the country for ‘One Voice Against Cancer’ Lobby Day