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Advocacy
Advocacy Days “Research is powerful, and it saves lives. We are here today to come together and share our stories on Capitol Hill, and I am so excited to be part of this effort. What I am most excited about is ensuring our voices are heard and emphasizing the critical importance of research funding.”
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— Cheryl Stratos
Hill Meetings
Key Advocacy Priorities
Prevention Advocate for NCI to address research gaps identified by the USPSTF for skin cancer screening recommendations. Access • Protect access to mRNA-delivered cancer therapeutics • Protect access to telehealth for all patients
Research • $40 million for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Melanoma Research Program
• $5 million for the CDC’s Skin Cancer Prevention Program • Increased funding for NCI
22 • Stewardship Report
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