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Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children aged 1-19. Tell Congress to make cancer research funding a national priority by funding the National Institutes of Health at $49 billion and the National Cancer Institute at $7.7 billion in next year's spending bill.

Biomarker testing is the latest advanced in cancer research that is personal to the patient and their cancer, helping ensure patients get the right treatment at the right time. Biomarker testing allows doctors to precisely target a cancer, so patients may not have to undergo more generalized treatments like chemo...

More delays are not acceptable. Cancer patients can’t wait. Send a message to your members of Congress now urging them to pass a budget bill that will increase funding for cancer research.

The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) is a critical safety net to ensure that all eligible individuals – no matter where they live or how little money they make – can get a free or inexpensive breast or cervical cancer screening. But today, the program doesn’t have enough funding to serve everyone who needs it.

The DIVERSE Trials Act would make it easier for cancer patients everywhere to participate in clinical trials while removing barriers that are known to keep certain racial and ethnic groups, older adults, rural residents, and those with limited incomes from being appropriately represented.

Ask your Members of Congress to support PCHETA to improve the quality of life for patients of all ages living with cancer, as well as their families and caregivers.

Ask your member of Congress to ensure the STAR Act is fully funded so vital work on childhood cancer research, surveillance, and survivorship can continue.

Being overweight or obese is the number one cancer risk for people who don't use tobacco.

No one should have to choose between their health and their job. Show your support for giving all employees the right to work in a place where smoking isn't allowed.