This bleak outlook is becoming reality as federal austerity measures cripple today’s scientists, denying them the vital resources needed to discover cures for America’s most devastating diseases. Tragically, this means that for too many children facing cancer, their potential is being stolen. These cost-saving measures already deliver catastrophic consequences, slowing our progress in understanding and treating these complex diseases.
Decades of dedicated research have led to breakthroughs, increasing survival rates for some childhood cancers. However, for the most deadly, brain tumors, effective treatments remain elusive. Eliminating funding now jeopardizes future discoveries, leaving countless children and their families with fewer options and less hope.