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NIH Funding Cuts Threaten Crucial Cancer Research, AACR Warns

2/19/2025

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) raises alarm over potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), warning that such actions could stall crucial cancer research and hinder patient care. With NIH funding fueling groundbreaking medical advancements, the AACR calls on Congress to restore support, emphasizing the urgent need to continue the fight against cancer and other diseases.

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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) raises alarm over potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), warning that such actions could stall crucial cancer research and hinder patient care. With NIH funding fueling groundbreaking medical advancements, the AACR calls on Congress to restore support, emphasizing the urgent need to continue the fight against cancer and other diseases.