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American Cancer Society announces goal to double its research funding as White House holds National Cancer Moonshot Summit

... academic research institutions and another $15 to $20 million annually in research by ACS investigators in cancer epidemiology, surveillance and health services, behavioral research, and economics and health policy. The increase will dramatically grow what is already the largest and arguably most successful not-for-profit research program in the ... investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or ...

ACS CAN, Stand Up To Cancer Join to Boost Medical Research Funding and Save More Lives from Cancer

... Hollywood celebrities and grassroots advocates nationwide to ask Congress to increase medical research funding at the National Institutes of Health by $6 billion over two years, including $1 billion for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute. Federal funding for medical ... were made possible by ACT for NIH, a non-partisan effort committed to the immediate restoration of funding for the National Institutes of Health. The future of patient care is dependent on federal investments in medical research, which make it possible for both the public- and private-sectors to bring forward ...

Hundreds of Cancer Patients and Survivors to Congress: Make Cancer a National Priority

... (NCI). They will also encourage lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation that supports patients ' quality of life by increasing access to palliative care, an extra layer of support that can be provided at any age or any stage of illness. Additionally, they will call on lawmakers to close a ... the non-profit, non-partisan advocacy affiliate organization of the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top ...

Ten Thousand Americans Unite to Urge Congress to Boost Government Investment in Cancer Research and Programs

... strengthen their commitment to the fight against cancer. The goal: Defeating cancer. Last year, Congress voted to cut the National Institutes of Health budget for the first time in 35 years and to reduce funding for cancer research for the first time in a decade. Additional cuts are being considered this year. “After doubling the budget of the National Institutes of Health, Congress in recent years has frozen or cut federal funding for medical research and critical cancer programs,” said Daniel E. Smith, ACS ... proposals to elevate prevention, early detection and survivorship, increase the nation’s commitment to research and expand access to care. • Boost federal Cancer Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. • Invest in the National ...

Nationwide Event Honoring Lives Impacted by Cancer Brings Hope Home to North Texas

... Society, works with lawmakers to pass policies that help prevent cancer and ensure those who are diagnosed with the disease have access to the care they need, as well as make cancer research funding a top priority at the state and federal level. Texans advocating during virtual meetings ... ask them to support increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs with at least $44.7 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $6.9 billion for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and $559 million for the Centers of Disease Control ...

Local Cancer Survivors and Patients Gain Support from Nevada Lawmakers After Trip to D.C.

... more than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers from across the United States to meet with and urge lawmakers to prioritize cancer care and prevention.  Nevada’s volunteers have been touched by cancer in some way. Moyle is set to begin treatment for breast cancer after being ... asked Nevada’s congressional delegation to support an increase in federal funding for cancer research through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The group also asked lawmakers to support a bill which would waive out-of-pocket costs for individuals with the highest risk of ...

Celebrating Survivors and Researchers

... cancer research, which will lead to a better understanding of breast cancer, the importance of early detection and treatment, as well as patient care.  Attendees at the Breakfast were also encouraged to sign a petition to urge the Governor to protect funding for the Maryland Breast and ... Center, Sanofi-aventis, St. Joseph Medical Center, Baltimore Ravens, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MileOne, Pfizer, Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, Carroll Hospital, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and St. Agnes Cancer Institute.      ...

Basketball Coaches Take Fight Against Cancer Off the Court

... research at NIH and NCI , protecting funding for cancer prevention and screening programs at the CDC and through the Prevention and Public Health Fund and by supporting legislation that will expand access to palliative care that improves the quality of life of cancer patients, these lawmakers recognize every member of Congress can make a serious impact on this ...

8th Annual Rhode Island Research Breakfast Speaker Biographies

... in the U.S. House of Representatives before becoming the 46th Senator from Rhode Island. He has authored a trio of laws to improve children’s health care and ensure our youngest patients get the help they need when they need it, including the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and ... Deputy Majority Whip in January 2021, making her a member of the House Leadership Team. She is a member of House Conduct Committee, the House Health and Human Services Committee, the House State Government and Elections Committee, and the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. She earned a ...

ACS CAN, LIVESTRONG Urge Congress to Oppose Cuts to Cancer Research and Prevention Programs

... Seffrin and Armstrong called on Congress to sustain federal funding for cancer research and screening programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They also revealed new polling data ... to conquer this disease. We hope Congress will recognize that if we reduce our investment now it will cost us far more in the long run in health care costs and lost productivity.” Joining Seffrin and Armstrong at the event were National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins ...

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