Cancer research faces steep funding cuts under Trump's proposed budget

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• President Trump's proposed budget includes a nearly 40% cut to the National Cancer Institute's funding, totaling almost $3 billion. 8s
• The Cancer Moonshot, initiated under the Biden administration, previously expanded research and support for cancer patients. 30s
• Dr. Kamal Menghrajani explained that the proposed cuts could result in job losses and reduced research capacity. 3m 1s
• Federal funding is essential for the long-term development of new cancer treatments, and cuts could limit future cures. 3m 30s
• President Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis was discussed, with experts noting that screening recommendations for his age group were appropriately followed. 4m 23s