Millions of cancer patients and survivors are alive today thanks to previous investments in cancer research. We cannot lose progress in the fight against cancer!
Everyone deserves the right to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer. We must continue the fight against cancer – not just for some, para todos. The Facts are undeniable: Cancer research saves lives.
- Reducing cancer disparities is a critical part of ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer.
- Despite our progress, approximately 1,700 people living in America die of cancer every day.
- Every major cancer breakthrough in the past 50 years can be traced back to federally funded research.
- Reducing cancer disparities is a critical part of ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network's mission includes a strong focus on preventing cancer, seeking new cures and treatments and and ensuring everyone has access to life saving medical care. Staff and volunteers relentlessly advocate at all levels of government for federal funding for cancer research to become a top priority.
Sign now and tell lawmakers to increase funding for cancer research! 
