Fighting cancer through research is America at its best. Research has led to major advancements in prevention, early detection and treatment. These advancements have been a significant factor driving down the cancer death rate by 34% since 1991. Through cancer research, we can save more lives from cancer.
However, progress in future discovery is at risk. Workforce reductions, proposals to decrease funding, a drop in the number of new grants approved for funding and more all jeopardize progress in the fight against cancer.
Providing robust cancer research funding and ensuring patients can access the latest innovations through clinical trials must be priorities for lawmakers.
