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Thank you, @wassermanschultz.house.gov, panelists, and patient advocates, for participating in today's #CongressionalBriefing co-hosted by AACI & @theaacr.bsky.social in partnership with the House #CancerCaucus. Photo credit: Vera LaMarche-Lewis. #FundNIH #FundNCI #DefendingCancerResearch
May 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Dr. Yolanda Sanchez of University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center describes how federal investments in cancer research through the NIH the NCI
have increased survivorship and quality of life for people with cancer. #DefendingCancerResearch #FundNIH #FundNCI
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The Importance of NIH and NCI Funding for Cancer Research and Care - Dr. Yolanda Sanchez
YouTube video by Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI)
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April 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Close to 200 members of AACI and the @theaacr.bsky.social + patient advocates from all walks of life registered for the 2025 AACI/AACR Hill Day, more than doubling previous records. #AACIOnTheHill #AACROnTheHill #FundNIH #FundNCI #DefendingCancerResearch #UnitedByCancerResearch #NCRM25
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May 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Cancer centers are facing new challenges at every turn. Through our #DefendingCancerResearch Digest, we're sharing stories from our members that highlight the impact of investments in cancer research nationwide – and what all Americans stand to lose. conta.cc/4ijBi9X
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Email from Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) March 2025 Digest ISSUE 1: MARCH 21, 2025 Dear Cancer Center Colleagues, Cancer centers are facing new challenges at every turn. Guided by y
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March 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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In a recent @nature.com article, federal scientists warn that dismantling key agencies could put critical research, including cancer studies, at risk. Read more: #DefendingCancerResearch www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Insiders warn how dismantling federal agencies could put science at risk
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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A great example of why having people of diverse heritage and demographic groups participate in #clinicaltrials is important! #DefendingCancerResearch abcnews.go.com/Health/wireS...
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black, Native American patients: Study
A new study finds that a common blood test for ovarian cancer may miss some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment
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March 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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AACI is deeply troubled by ongoing workforce reductions and plans to downsize #HHS by terminating an additional 10,000 employees across the department's agencies, including #NIH. Read and share our statement: aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/... #AACIStatement #DefendingCancerResearch #FundNIH #FundNCI
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March 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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AACI is pleased to support the Knock Out Cancer Act, sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI). Read Rep. Fitzpatrick's press release here: fitzpatrick.house.gov/_cache/files... #KOCancerAct #CancerResearchSavesLives #DefendingCancerResearch #FundNCI
June 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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#ICYMI: Two segments on The Brian Lehrer Show on @wnyc.org this morning addressed #CancerResearch, from a century of advances to the funding cuts that could jeopardize future discoveries. Listen here: www.wnyc.org/story/the-br... #FundNIH #FundNCI #CancerResearchSavesLives #DefendingCancerResearch
Trans Women in Competitive Sports; 100 Years of 100 Things: Cancer Research; A Roundtable on the State of U.S. Cancer Research | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Parsing the Facts of Trans Women in Competitive Sports; 100 Years of 100 Things: Cancer Research; A Roundtable on the State of U.S. Cancer Research
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June 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Today Dr. Barry Sleckman, director of UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, is speaking about the value of federally-funded cancer research during a Senate appropriations hearing. Tune in at the link: www.appropriations.senate.gov/hearings/bio... #DefendingCancerResearch #FundNIH #FundNCI
Biomedical Research: Keeping America’s Edge in Innovation | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
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April 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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AACI is disappointed in the FY 27 federal budget proposal released today, which would cut the National Institutes of Health budget by $5.787 billion – 12.3% below the FY 26 total. Read our statement: aaci-cancer.org/Files/Admin/... #DefendingCancerResearch #CancerResearch #FundNIH
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April 3, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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🚨AACI urges U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to ensure stable, uninterrupted #funding for the National Institutes of Health & National Cancer Institute. #Cancer patients' lives are at risk. ow.ly/Fthy50VloT8 #DefendingCancerResearch #FundNIH #FundNCI #MAHA
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March 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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In this week's #DefendingCancerResearch Digest, AACI is sharing news on the impact of funding and staff cuts at NIH and NCI on #CancerResearch and #PatientCare. Read it here and share widely: conta.cc/43Icx2L #FundNIH #FundNCI
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April 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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What are #ClinicalTrials, and how do they work? Check out this overview from @nytimes.com, featuring Dr. Theresa L. Werner, deputy director of #AACImember @huntsmancancer.bsky.social. archive.is/3vv2D #DefendingCancerResearch #CancerResearchSavesLives
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November 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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AACI President Dr. Robert A. Winn spoke with @cbs6-richmond.bsky.social about how funding cuts impact patients. "We now have people who are at the NIH and NCI who were on trials. And those trials were paused. So, where do those people turn?" www.wtvr.com/news/local-n... #DefendingCancerResearch
Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center weighs in on federal cuts to National Institutes of Health
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond is one of the leading cancer centers in the nation, known for its care and its research.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Earlier today, Bill Flanagan interviewed AACI Executive Director Jennifer W. Pegher about the impact of funding from the NIH and NCI on Pittsburgh's "eds and meds" economy. The "Our Region's Business" segment will air on WPXI this Sunday, March 23 at 11 am ET. #DefendingCancerResearch #Pittsburgh
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March 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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AACI President Dr. Joann B. Sweasy, director of Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center & Immediate Past President Dr. Robert A. Winn, director of @vcumassey.bsky.social, recently appeared together on @cancerletter.com The Directors podcast. Watch it here: youtu.be/K1-sEsU7_kA #DefendingCancerResearch
The Directors: Joann Sweasy and Robert Winn reflect on lessons learned during a tough year
YouTube video by The Cancer Letter
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December 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Read the latest roundup of stories highlighting the value of federally funded cancer research in AACI's #DefendingCancerResearch Digest. conta.cc/4pukWyu #CancerResearchSavesLives
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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Cancer center directors Dr. B. Mark Evers, @ukmarkey.bsky.social, and Dr. Roy A. Jensen, @kucancercenter.bsky.social, highlight promising signs of support from #Congress in the August 2025 #AACICommentary. Read more:
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August 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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From the latest #DefendingCancerResearch
The National Cancer Institute plans to fund only 4% of grant applications down from 9%, increasing competition & potentially impacting cancer research progress. #CancerResearchSavesLives
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NIH is shrinking the number of research projects it funds due to a new Trump policy
NIH plans to shrink the share of grant applications it will award for the remainder of the fiscal year, in some cases by more than half.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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In our latest issue of #DefendingCancerResearch, we share how IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and End Lung Cancer Now are advancing early detection and immunotherapy—giving survivors like Dr. Heilbronner more time. View the full video: cancer.iu.edu/about/news/s...
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August 4, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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This commentary by Fred Logan, chair of the Masonic Cancer Alliance Partners Advisory Board at the @kucancercenter.bsky.social offers a timely reflection on Hill Day and the risks facing cancer research funding. kansasreflector.com/2025/06/21/k... #DefendingCancerResearch @kansasreflector.com
Kansas cancer research advocates are sounding the alarm over Trump's proposed budget. Here's why. • Kansas Reflector
Trump's budget proposal, if enacted by Congress, would be nothing less than a wrecking ball for cancer research in the United States.
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July 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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#ICYMI: "When is cancer political?" This segment from @cbssundaymorning.bsky.social features interviews with cancer center directors, researchers, and patients on the devastating effects of budget cuts to the #NIH and #NCI. www.cbsnews.com/video/saving... #DefendingCancerResearch
Saving money vs. saving lives
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer. They tell "Sunday Morni...
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June 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Tune in tomorrow (June 29) at 9 am ET for @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy "Sunday Morning," where cancer researchers and patients tell senior contributor Ted Koppel how budget cuts are threatening lifesaving #CancerResearch. cbsnews.com/news/this-we... #DefendingCancerResearch #CancerResearchSavesLives
This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 29)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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June 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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#ICYMI: @ukmarkey.bsky.social director and AACI board member, Dr. B. Mark Evers, authored an #OpEd in @kentucky.com on how cuts to #NIH funding in KY threaten progress against #cancer. Read it here: www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-e... #DefendingCancerResearch #CancerResearchSavesLives #FundNIH #FundNCI
Kentucky has made huge strides in fighting cancer. NIH cuts threaten that progress | Opinion
OpEd: Many of Markey’s clinical trials funded by the NIH give Kentucky patients access to the latest treatments — including those for rare, aggressive, and treatment-resistant cancers — without leavin...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM