Together we fought for cancer research funding, and weÈve had a major victory!
We took our message to make cancer a national priority to Congress, and they heard us. In fact, they heard us loud and clear and passed a budget that increased funding for cancer research and prevention programs in 2012.
The budget included a $300 million increase to the National Institutes of Health, and a $38 million funding increase to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, home to important cancer prevention programs like the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
Now that we have their attention, itÈs not the time to quiet down. We have another fight ahead of us after the Congressional Super Committee failed to reach a deal last month, endangering cancer research funding in 2013.
Make a commitment in 2012 to help make cancer a national priority.
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After months of delay and hard negotiations, Congress has finally passed a funding bill! The bill includes a small increase for cancer research and prevention programs.