The Future Of Cancer Research In The US

More than 50 years ago, President Richard Nixon declared war on cancer when he signed the National Cancer Act in 1971.

Since then, the United States has emerged as a juggernaut in cancer research, funded largely by the government.

But since President Donald Trump took office in January, the administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce and government funding are upending the country’s research system.

So, how are these funding and staffing cuts affecting cancer research and treatment? And how could they impact our progress towards scientific breakthroughs?

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