Cancer Research Funding

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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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Caroline is living proof that cancer research saves lives. Sign the petition today.

At 28 years old, Caroline was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. Thanks to a surgical technique made possible by cancer research, Caroline survived and is a living a full life with her two daughters. Sign the petition today to urge Congress to increase funding for cancer research.

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Today, the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through mid-December.

August 28, 2026
Arizona

On Thursday, cancer survivors, patients and volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gathered with congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza to discuss cancer in Arizona and policies that can help in the fight against the disease. This effort was part of ACS CAN’s

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North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) invites the community to join the annual Lights of Hope event at the North Carolina State Capitol on Sunday, August 30 from 7:15-8:15 p.m. to honor lives touched by cancer and champion the need for

Cancer Research Funding Resources

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).

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. 

In response to a request for information related to the 21st Century Cures 2.0 initiative, ACS CAN provided comments regarding the creation of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). 

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