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Cancer research saves lives and makes more time for survivors.

By investing in the research of today, Congress can help prevent, detect, and treat many of the cancers of tomorrow, creating countless moments for patients and their loved ones in the process.

Every major breakthrough in the fight against cancer has one thing in common: the research was in some way funded by the federal government's National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute.

Increased funding for cancer research lengthens and saves lives and must be a top budget priority for Congress.
 

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Urge your senators to prioritize cancer research funding.

Advocates like you spoke up. U.S. senators are now writing their version of the spending bill, and we need to build on this momentum for a stronger investment in cancer research.

 

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President's budget proposal falls short for cancer patients.

The president released his annual budget proposal calling for cuts to research funding. We can't afford to stand still in the fight against cancer. Contact your member of Congress and urge them to invest in cancer research.

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How has cancer research funding impacted you?

Stories help demonstrate why cancer research funding is so important. If you've been impacted by advancements in cancer research or recent cuts to clinical trials, we want to hear from you.

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Sweeping Changes in Grantmaking Could Jeopardize the Future of Cancer Research and the Country’s Global Leadership in Biomedical Innovation

June 9, 2026
National

In late May, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposed rule that would fundamentally change how federal grants and contracts would be awarded and managed, opening the door for interference and jeopardizing federal research investments. These changes would affect work funded by the National Institutes

House Committee Considers FY27 Appropriations Bill with Boost to Cancer Research and Prevention Funding

June 9, 2026
National

Today, the House Committee on Appropriations considered and approved its draft FY27 appropriations bill and accompanying House Report that includes increases for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC).

Alabama Cancer Researcher to Travel to Capitol Hill to Urge Continued Federal Investment in Cancer Research

May 19, 2026
Alabama

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cancer survivors, researchers and advocates, including Lynne Nacke of Birmingham, will travel to Capitol Hill on May 21 to deliver a message to Congress: America’s progress against cancer is working but continued investment is essential to save more lives. The advocates represent researchers developing the next

South Carolina Cancer Researcher to Travel to Capitol Hill to Urge Continued Federal Investment

May 18, 2026
South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cancer survivors, researchers and advocates, including Dr. Ian Padykula of Johns Island, will travel to Capitol Hill on May 21 to deliver a message to Congress: America’s progress against cancer is working but continued investment is essential to save more lives. The advocates represent researchers developing

Cancer Research Funding Resources

Federal Funding for Childhood Cancer Programs

February 1, 2024

Progress in improving childhood cancer outcomes relies on regular, federal investment in childhood cancer research, including continued funding for the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act and Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI). 

Childhood Cancer Research and Funding

February 1, 2024

ACS CAN has been involved in a number of significant successes for childhood cancer appropriations including The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act and Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI).

Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

May 12, 2023

By focusing explicitly on bold, transformative, and applied research projects, ARPA-H holds the potential to quickly bridge the gap between the research lab and the patient.