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U.S. cancer research funding falls short of need, report finds

U.S. cancer research funding falls short of need, report finds

Summary

A new medical report says fewer people are dying from cancer, but the government is not giving enough money for cancer research. This lack of funding may slow progress in finding better treatments.

Key Facts

  • Cancer death rates have gone down recently.
  • Federal funding for cancer research is not enough to meet current needs.
  • Less funding could limit new discoveries and improvements in treatments.
  • The report highlights a gap between progress in fighting cancer and the money spent on research.
  • CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shared this information.
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