One Voice Against Cancer: a coalition of national non-profits delivering a unified message to Congress & the WH on the need for increased cancer-related funding
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Today’s the day! With #OneVoice, OVAC members, volunteers & advocates are standing together to urge Congress to strengthen federal investments in #CancerResearch & #CancerPrevention:
🪙$51.3B for @NIH
🪙$7.99B for @theNCI
🪙$482.9M for @CDC_Cancer
🪙$1.5B for @ARPA_H
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For Mary Catherine, a clinical trial wasn’t just an option; it was a chance at a future. Today, she’s living cancer free✨
Stories like hers show how research changes lives, not just outcomes.
#NationalCancerSurvivorMonth @AACR cancerprogressreport.aacr.or…
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#StateOfCancer: In Delaware, progress is real—cancer mortality rates have declined for non-Hispanic White & Black men since 2008. But,“...Our work is far from over,” said DPH Director Steven Blessing. “We’ll keep using data to strengthen prevention & expand access to care.”
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OVAC thanks the House Appropriations Committee, especially @TomColeOK04, @Robert_Aderholt and @rosadelauro, for providing funding increases for @NIH, @theNCI and @CDC_Cancer and maintaining support for @ARPA_H. Federal support for cancer research and prevention saves lives!
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Every breakthrough starts with a budget—& every cut has consequences. From immunotherapy to precision medicine, progress relies on strong federal investment. As #FY27 negotiations continue, Congress must prioritize #CancerResearch that saves lives.🔬 @NIH @theNCI @CDC_Cancer
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Summer is here, and so is stronger UV exposure! ☀️
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer, but it’s often preventable:
✔️ Seek shade
✔️ Wear protective clothing
✔️ Use SPF 30
Small steps can make a life-saving difference.
aad.org/public/everyday-care…
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“One step at a time.”
This #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth, Pamela’s story reflects the strength, resilience & hope of millions living with & beyond cancer.
We honor survivors & continue fighting for funding to power better treatments & brighter futures.💛v.org/story/pamela-crum-taki…
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Longer days, stronger sun—& a higher risk we can’t ignore.☀️This #MelanomaAndSkinCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting the lifesaving work of OVAC member @AADskin, helping people protect their skin & catch cancer early. aad.org/public/diseases/skin…
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30 years ago, the outlook for cancer patients looked very different. Thanks to organizations like @CancerResrch, the death rate has decreased 34%.🩺That’s millions of lives saved & proof of what sustained research & advocacy can do. Let’s keep going. #NationalCancerResearchMonth
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This #MemorialDay, we honor those who gave everything to our country—& the families who carry their legacy forward. Building a better future is a mission all Americans share & supporting #CancerResearch helps save lives. Let’s keep pushing for breakthroughs that matter.
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Before his honeymoon, Rich heard the words no 24YO expects: a brain tumor. 20 years later, he’s still navigating its impact, while showing up for his family & others. This #BrainCancerAwarenessMonth, OVAC stands w/@NBTStweets to drive #CancerResearch.
braintumor.org/news/a-surviv…
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OVAC retweeted
Thanks, @OVACInfo, for giving AACI Executive Director Jennifer W. Pegher a platform to share highlights from last week's joint #HillDay with @AACR! Read more on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #UnitedByCancerResearch #BetterTogether #FundNIH #FundNCI
ALT A collage of professionally dressed men and women in government offices and in front of the U.S. Capitol. Text in the center reads: 2026 AACI/AACR Hill Day. Collaboration and Camaraderie.
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Summer plans are important, but so is your health. As you book your trips & time off, don’t forget to book regular cancer screenings like mammograms & colonoscopies. A little planning now can make a big difference later.
✅Learn more: cancer.org/cancer/screening/…
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When Eva was diagnosed with bladder cancer, everything changed. Through treatment & uncertainty, she faced it with strength—with her daughter Emily by her side. This #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing their story & the support of @BladderCancerUS bcan.org/story/emilys-bladde…
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As we enjoy the sunshine, remember—skin protection matters.☀️1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70, yet up to 90% are preventable! @CDC_Cancer, funded by Congress, supports sun safety education & early detection that save lives. cdc.gov/comprehensive-cancer…
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Every breakthrough starts with a budget decision. As appropriations negotiations continue, protecting #CancerResearch & prevention program funding for @NIH, @theNCI & @CDC_Cancer means protecting lives—today & for generations to come. Congress, we can’t afford to fall behind.
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#StateOfCancer: Connecticut!
From 2018-22, CT saw higher cancer incidence than the U.S. overall: 477 vs 449 cases per 100K. Research, driven by sustained funding & support, is key to lowering numbers & improving outcomes for patients across the state.
statecancerprofiles.cancer.g…
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Today on #StateOfCancer: New York.🗽More than 118,000 New Yorkers are diagnosed with cancer each year. That’s why OVAC fights for strong federal investments in @NIH, @theNCI & @CDC_Cancer to drive #CancerResearch, prevention & better outcomes nationwide. @NYSDOH
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Cancer is still the nation’s #2 killer, but progress is real. Thanks to decades of research, cancer death rates are down 33% since 1991, preventing 4.1M deaths. Today, 2 in 3 patients live at least 5 years after diagnosis. Together, we’re changing what a cancer diagnosis means.❤️🩹
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