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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Vital Cancer Research

5/6/2025

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On May 2, 2025, President Trump unveiled a budget slashing 26.2% from the Department of Health and Human Services, with a staggering 37% cut to the National Institutes of Health. This drastic move endangers vital cancer research and prevention initiatives, jeopardizing decades of advancements and affecting millions of Americans battling cancer each year.

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On May 2, 2025, President Trump unveiled a budget slashing 26.2% from the Department of Health and Human Services, with a staggering 37% cut to the National Institutes of Health. This drastic move endangers vital cancer research and prevention initiatives, jeopardizing decades of advancements and affecting millions of Americans battling cancer each year.