Cancer Research Funding Slashed as NIH Faces Major Job Cuts

Federal budget cuts have eliminated funding for glioblastoma and three other cancers, with over 10,000 NIH jobs lost, sparking calls for action from advocates like Meghan McCain.

• The U.S. government has enacted a 57% reduction in funding for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, cutting $185 million from cancer research programs.
• Glioblastoma, kidney, lung, and pancreatic cancers have lost all federal research funding under the new spending bill.
• Over 10,000 jobs have been cut at the National Institutes of Health and other health agencies, raising concerns about delays in cancer research and treatment advancements.
• Meghan McCain has publicly criticized the cuts, highlighting their impact on glioblastoma research and urging Congress to restore funding.
• Advocacy groups like ACSCAN are mobilizing petitions to pressure lawmakers to reverse the funding cuts, emphasizing the critical need for continued cancer research.

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