Cancer Research Funding Press Releases
New Louisiana Billboard Sends Clear Message About Cancer Research Funding
Baton Rouge, LA. – Aug 12, 2025 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed two new billboards in Baton Rouge to catch Congress’s attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C.
New Tennessee Billboards Send Clear Message About Cancer Research Funding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed five new billboards in the Chattanooga area to catch Congress’s attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Shows Strong Bipartisan Support for Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Bill
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY26 appropriations bill that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and increases for federal cancer research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
New Alabama Billboards Send Clear Message About Cancer Research Funding
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – July 29, 2025 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed two new billboards in Alabama to catch Congress’s attention ahead of crucial votes coming up in Washington, D.C.
Federal Cuts to National Institutes of Health Would Threaten New Drug Development and Innovation
A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) finds that proposed cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) could lower the number of new drugs that come to market in the next three decades.
Cancer Prevention Protected, But Prostate Cancer Screening Bill Runs Out of Time
Austin, TX. – With the end of the 2025 Texas legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic that more people will have access to cancer prevention and early detection services and reinforces its commitment to this effort.
Future Cancer Cures in Jeopardy as President Proposes Massive Cuts to National Cancer Institute
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).
New Legislation Would Make It Easier for Patients to Participate in Clinical Trials
New federal legislation that would make it easier for all cancer patients to participate in clinical trials was introduced today in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by U.S. Reps. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) and August Pfluger (R-Texas), the Clinical Trial Modernization Act would help remove cost and geographic hurdles that prevent patients from participating in clinical trials.
President’s Proposed 26.2% Cut to Department of Health and Human Services Budget Devastating to Fight Against Cancer
Today, the president released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 which contains a 26.2% cut to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This includes a 37% cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and eliminates the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).