Protecting CDC Cancer Programs from FY2026 Budget Cuts
The Cancer Leadership Council (CLC), a coalition of national advocacy organizations including the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), has issued a powerful statement opposing the proposed elimination of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. This alarming recommendation, detailed in the FY 2026 passback budget document, threatens critical programs like cancer registries, colorectal and breast cancer screening initiatives, and survivorship care efforts. The CLC underscores the devastating impact these cuts would have on cancer prevention, early detection, and long-term care, urging policymakers to prioritize funding and safeguard progress in the fight against cancer.
Read the full statement below or download it here.
Read Our Statement to the HHS
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