American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Volunteer to Testify on Need for Sustained Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 12, 2010 – Members of the U.S.
Cancer Research Funding Press Releases
Senate Hearing to Highlight Need for Increased Federal Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON – May 5, 2010 – As the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) prepares to hold a hearing today on national medical research priorities, families affected by cancer are calling on their elected officials to sustain the current level of support for
Congressional Hearing to Highlight Need for Increased Federal Funding for Medical Research
WASHINGTON – April 28, 2010 – With the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) holding a hearing today to focus on national medical research priorities, families affected by cancer are calling on their elected officials to sustain the current level of support
Administration Budget Proposal a Mixed Bag for Cancer Community
WASHINGTON – February 2, 2010 – The White House budget proposal released yesterday underscores the President’s continued commitment to increased investment in cancer research, but it underfunds prevention, cancer screening programs and tobacco control programs that fell victim to a tough budget e
President Urged to Boost Funding for Cancer Research
Washington, DC -- January 28, 2010 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is warning President Obama that a freeze in federal funding for medical research could jeopardize progress against cancer, which is diagnosed in an estimated 1.4 million people and kills an estimated
Senate Approves Critical Funding Increases for Cancer Prevention Services and Research
WASHINGTON – December 13, 2009 – “The Senate today showed a renewed commitment to defeating cancer, passing an FY 2010 domestic appropriations bill that includes long overdue increases for cancer prevention services and helps to sustain critical research funding levels.
House Approves Critical Funding Increases for Cancer Prevention Services and Research
WASHINGTON – December 10, 2009 – “The House of Representatives today showed a renewed commitment to defeat cancer, passing an FY 2010 domestic appropriations bill that includes long overdue increases for cancer prevention services and helps to sustain critical research funding levels.
Funding for NIH Cancer Research Program Positive Step Toward Winning Cancer Battle
Washington, D.C. -- September 30, 2009 -- “President Obama today announced $5 billion in medical research grants that are critically important to the discovery of new and more effective treatments and prevention measures for life-threatening chronic diseases such as cancer.
Senate Committee Shows Commitment to Making Cancer Research and Screening Funding a Top Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 30, 2009 -- “Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee showed their commitment to the war on cancer today by voting unanimously to pass the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill out of committee.
House Passes Legislation to Increase Funding for Cancer Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 24, 2009 -- “The House of Representatives today took a big step forward in the fight against cancer with passage of the FY 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill.