“With cancer incidence rates estimated to hit an all-time high this year, failure to build on our nation’s proven investment at a pivotal point in the fight against cancer puts future cancer discovery and support necessary to ensure the next generation of scientists at risk. It will take year-over-year continued and significant investment if we’re going to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

“We can’t afford to lose momentum. We call on Congress to advance an overall funding agenda that allows for robust, sustained increases in funding for NIH, NCI and CDC to ensure the strong and meaningful fiscal growth necessary to truly accelerate tomorrow’s cures and lead us to a future where the cancer burden is significantly reduced for everyone.”