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Join Matthew: Urge your senators to reject cancer research funding cuts

High schooler and future cancer researcher Matthew traveled to D.C. this week to meet with his senator about cancer research funding. Join Matthew in urging your Senators to reject these outrageous proposed nearly 40% funding cuts.

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June 11, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.- Earlier this week, the administration announced the dismissal of the 17 sitting members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), an independent federal committee that develops recommendations for the use of vaccines for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACIP has played a critical role

May 30, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the president released his final proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 which contains $4.531 billion for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This represents a cut of almost $2.7 billion, or approximately 37.2%, from the current fiscal year. The following is a statement from the American Cancer

May 19, 2025
National

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the reconciliation bill this week which includes drastic, $715 billion cuts to Medicaid that will result in at least 8.6 million people losing health insurance coverage, including cancer patients and survivors.

May 18, 2025
National

According to multiple news reports, Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones.

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We advocate for legislation as a catalyst to fight cancer.

62.3%

of the U.S. population protected from secondhand smoke exposure by local or statewide smoke-free laws.

34% 

decline in cancer death rates from 1991-2022

33.5 million 

people benefited from expanded access to health insurance

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Angel is an outstanding volunteer and leader of ACS CAN in Puerto Rico. He is deeply committed to advocating for health equity, providing crucial representation to the Spanish-speaking community and working to improve conditions for cancer patients through legislative and educational initiatives.