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NEW – Keep it up, Advocates!
Last month, we celebrated you and the rest of the PanCAN community’s strong start in securing $25 million in dedicated pancreatic cancer research funding. As the federal research funding process for next fiscal year’s budget kicks into high gear, PanCAN joins the broader cancer advocacy community in raising our voices to urge Congress to allocate $51.3 billion to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including $7.34 billion specifically for the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This push for increased funding underscores our commitment to advancing cancer research and improving outcomes for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
The NCI is the world’s largest source of funding for pancreatic cancer research, complementing the efforts of the Department of Defense (DoD). Congress must sustain and expand the support it is currently providing to help those affected by pancreatic get the resources they need to thrive and boost survival rates. These investments are essential for supporting groundbreaking research initiatives that could lead to new treatments and better understanding of pancreatic cancer.
Moreover, this is a pivotal moment for those of you who have members of Congress who serve on the committees proposing the budget for the DoD, including the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program. You have a unique opportunity to represent everyone affected by this terrible disease. Be the voice of the entire pancreatic cancer community and tell your members of Congress right now to support this historic funding!
5/29/24 Update – A Strong Start, Advocates!
The long journey to securing groundbreaking federal funding for pancreatic cancer research is off to a strong start. Thousands of PanCAN advocates like you rallied together to ask their members in both the House and Senate to sign on to support our boldest funding request ever.
Thank you for making your voices heard!
A record 125 bipartisan members of the House signed, including 25 signatures from members who hadn’t signed previously. In the Senate, 29 signed in support.
Congratulations on kicking off our 2025 requests in such a positive way. While we still have more work to do, you should be proud of this accomplishment! We’ll face some challenges along the way, but our united voices will be heard, and progress will continue on Capitol Hill.
We’ll keep sharing updates as things progress and we look forward to celebrating our wins when we cross the finish line.
04/26/24 Update
Take action now!
The Senate has launched a letter gathering support for continued dedicated pancreatic cancer research funding. This significant step forward underscores the bipartisan commitment to advance pancreatic cancer research and highlights the urgency of our cause.
Now, more than ever, it is crucial for you to reach out to your senators and share your stories, emphasizing the importance of this research investment. By raising your voice, and advocating for change, we can ensure that pancreatic cancer research receives the fuel for tomorrow’s progress.
04/04/24 Original Post
The pancreatic cancer community stands at a critical juncture in the fight against pancreatic cancer, and your dedication has been instrumental in propelling us forward. As we embark on the next phase of our advocacy journey, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our cause.
Over the past year, your advocacy efforts have yielded remarkable results. Thanks to your voices echoing through the halls of Congress, we secured $15 million in dedicated funding for pancreatic cancer research. This achievement stands as a testament to the power of collective action and the impact we can make when we join forces.
However, our work is far from over. Today, we are calling on you to stand with us once again as we advocate for our boldest federal funding ask ever.
Our legislative priorities for the upcoming fiscal year are clear: we are pushing for $25 million in dedicated funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Program at the DoD – a historic funding request – and $51.3 billion for the NIH and $7.934 billion for the NCI. This Pancreatic Cancer Research Program’s focus empowers researchers to explore innovative ideas and address unmet needs in the quest for breakthroughs that could change the trajectory of this disease.
Federal investment in pancreatic cancer research is crucial, yet it is not keeping pace with the opportunities before us. Despite the overwhelming number of excellent research proposals received each year, funding falls short, leaving potentially life-saving science unfunded.
PanCAN is fortunate to have dedicated champions in Congress who lead our cause. Our champions are currently circulating a letter in the House led by Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-CA), John Joyce (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Lisa McClain (R-MI) and André Carson (D-IN) that supports our $25 million request.
With your support, we can ensure that quality science and scientists receive the resources they need to succeed, that promising discoveries can flourish and that patients everywhere will thrive.
