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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

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-…

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.

#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.gov/quick-profiles…

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

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.❤️‍🩹

Cancer research is smart science AND smart economics. 📊🚀@NIH funding supports researchers at 2,700+ universities, hospitals & small businesses nationwide. Every $1 invested returns $2.57 in economic activity—fueling innovation, jobs & hope.

Every discovery starts somewhere—often with a first-time awardee.💡 Funding new grants isn't just numbers. It’s real people, real ideas & real hope for patients waiting on the next cure. See how @theNCI-supported projects are advancing #CancerResearch. cancer.gov/research/progr…

Happy #EarthDay! Today, we’re reminded that healthy environments mean healthy communities.🌎💚Environmental factors shape cancer risk—& with 2 in 5 Americans expected to face a diagnosis, prevention matters. Strong public health programs help protect people AND the planet.

Esophageal cancer is often diagnosed late because early symptoms are easy to miss. This #EsophagealCancerAwarenessMonth, learn the warning signs: ❗Trouble swallowing ❗Chronic heartburn ❗Unexplained weight loss Early detection saves lives. 💙 ecan.org/facts/detectin…

Breakthroughs don’t happen by accident. They happen because we invest in them. Cut funding➡️slow progress📉 Fund research➡️save lives🩵 The choice is clear!

Rural communities are losing too many loved ones to cancer.💔High death rates aren’t inevitable—they reflect gaps in screening, care & prevention. That’s why Congress must protect #CancerResearch & prevention funding so every family has a fighting chance. usnews.com/news/health-ne…

#DYK: @theNCI receives more cancer research proposals than any other @NIH institute, yet fewer than 1 in 10 can be funded. That’s why OVAC is pushing for increased funding for @theNCI in #FY27—to meet scientific demand & accelerate progress for patients!🩷ovaconline.org/wp-content/upl…

Your voice, throat & smile matter!😁This #HeadAndNeckCancerAwarenessMonth, take a moment to learn the warning signs & share them with someone you love. Learn more from the @HNCAlliance: headandneck.org/types/

Putting off a screening is easy—until it isn't. @CDC_Cancer’s Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) aims to boost screening rates, catch cancer earlier & save lives. See how CRCCP awardees are saving lives in their communities.🩵 youtube.com/watch?v=YYBFQe…

Young adult cancer diagnoses are rising. #CancerResearch must keep pace. 📈 That’s why OVAC urges Congress to approve $51.3B for @NIH, $7.99B for @theNCI & $1.5B for @ARPA_H in #FY27—to fuel breakthroughs & save lives. We can’t afford to slow down.

Cutting #CancerResearch now will cost us far more later. We need to accelerate cures, not slow them down. Increased funding for @theNCI & @NIH means faster breakthroughs, stronger innovation & real hope for patients. 🔊Congress, now is the time to invest, not cut.🔊 #FY27

#DYK: Testicular cancer is one of the most treatable cancers, especially when caught early.🎗️This #TesticularCancerAwarenessMonth, take a minute to check in with your body & encourage all the men in your life to do the same. @MensHlthNetwork: menshealthnetwork.org/testicular-can…

#NationalPublicHealthWeek reminder: your health is precious & worth protecting. 🩺 We know that cancer screenings save lives, especially with early detection. Not sure what you need? @AmericanCancer’s quick guide by age & risk here: #21-29" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cancer.org/cancer/screeni…

Bipartisan support for #CancerResearch & prevention has driven lifesaving discoveries & improved outcomes for millions. Now, proposed cuts to the @NIH could halt progress. Congress must keep funding strong—patients & researchers can’t wait. #FundResearch

Appropriations talks are heating up on The Hill & cancer funding should be center stage with our elected officials.🔥In 2026, 2.1M Americans will face cancer in 2026. Congress, protect #ResearchFunding that saves lives. @NIH @theNCI @CDC_Cancer @ARPA_H