The P-D has a story today about the efforts of "nearly 10,000 cancer survivors and research advocates" who rallied in Washington D.C. to advance the cause of cancer research.
Congressman Carnahan is a strong proponent of cancer research and has signed the Cancer Promise, which pledges to support greater funding and legislative priority for cancer research.
According to the Post Dispatch story, the goals of the rally were:
"To increase research funding. President George W. Bush proposed a $40 million cut in the budget for the National Cancer Institute. The House agreed to that cut, while the Senate proposed a $9 million increase to the current $4.793 billion budget. The institute says it needs almost $300 million more to maintain services.
To renew an early detection program and add $47 million to its budget. The program provides screening and treatment for breast and cervical cancers to low-income, uninsured women, but the American Cancer Society says it only reaches one in five eligible women. The extra funding would help at least 130,000 more women.
To persuade members of Congress to sign a Cancer Promise, in which they support increasing research funding and making cancer-related issues a priority."
Congressman Carnahan is proud to stand with cancer survivors and advocates in advancing cancer research.
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