Cancer Groups Call on Congress to Reject the Proposed Elimination of CDC Cancer Efforts June 3, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Stephanie S. JohnsonZERO Prostate Cancerstephjohnson@zerocancer.org | media@zerocancer.org(202) 998-2507 Zehra Mehdi-Barlas Susan G. Komen press@komen.org Elizabeth Jordan Fight Colorectal Cancer media@fightcrc.org (636) 544-7113 Elridge Proctor GO2 for Lung Cancer eproctor@go2.org Amanita Duga-Carroll Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance ADCStrategicComms@gmail.com (917) 597-7880 James Merrick Melanoma Research Foundation media@melanoma.org (202) 579-3450 Kyra Meister Prevent Cancer Foundation Kyra.Meister@preventcancer.org (703) 836-1746 We, the undersigned organizations representing millions of cancer patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates across the United States, reject the proposed elimination of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) in the President's FY2026 budget proposal and urge Congress to protect this critical work in the appropriations process.The CDC’s investments in the public health foundation for the fight against cancer are critical to prevention and early detection, monitoring population cancer trends, and ultimately saving lives. This work matters not only for the nearly two million Americans diagnosed each year, but also for the countless people who love them and all Americans who may one day face a cancer diagnosis.Chronic disease is a real threat to the health, happiness, and economic security of Americans. Now is the moment to deepen–not diminish– our commitment. Eliminating support for cancer registries won’t reduce the number of cases in our nation, but it will render them invisible. Eliminating support for breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening won’t reduce the actual number of cases, but it will leave them undiagnosed, progressing undetected to more advanced stages with more costly treatments and worse outcomes. Eliminating support for cancer education and awareness won’t make cancer unimportant, but it will leave millions of Americans without the knowledge and power to be proactive about their own health.We urge Congress to reject the proposed elimination of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, and to fully fund our national investment in cancer prevention. Sincerely,Fight Colorectal CancerGO2 for Lung CancerMelanoma Research FoundationOvarian Cancer Research AlliancePrevent Cancer FoundationSusan G. KomenZERO Prostate Cancer About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org More for Press & Media Press Releases Press Releases Explore our newsroom for press releases and official statements about ZERO's latest updates, achievements, and partnerships. Press & Media Inquiries Press & Media Inquiries See how to contact ZERO's media contacts for press inquiries, logo and brand guidelines, and our recent press releases. Media Kits Media Kits Find essential tools to enhance your storytelling and coverage about ZERO. About Prostate Cancer Access to Healthcare Advocacy Press Release More for you
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Stephanie S. JohnsonZERO Prostate Cancerstephjohnson@zerocancer.org | media@zerocancer.org(202) 998-2507
Zehra Mehdi-Barlas Susan G. Komen press@komen.org Elizabeth Jordan Fight Colorectal Cancer media@fightcrc.org (636) 544-7113 Elridge Proctor GO2 for Lung Cancer eproctor@go2.org Amanita Duga-Carroll Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance ADCStrategicComms@gmail.com (917) 597-7880 James Merrick Melanoma Research Foundation media@melanoma.org (202) 579-3450 Kyra Meister Prevent Cancer Foundation Kyra.Meister@preventcancer.org (703) 836-1746
We, the undersigned organizations representing millions of cancer patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and advocates across the United States, reject the proposed elimination of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) in the President's FY2026 budget proposal and urge Congress to protect this critical work in the appropriations process.The CDC’s investments in the public health foundation for the fight against cancer are critical to prevention and early detection, monitoring population cancer trends, and ultimately saving lives. This work matters not only for the nearly two million Americans diagnosed each year, but also for the countless people who love them and all Americans who may one day face a cancer diagnosis.Chronic disease is a real threat to the health, happiness, and economic security of Americans. Now is the moment to deepen–not diminish– our commitment. Eliminating support for cancer registries won’t reduce the number of cases in our nation, but it will render them invisible. Eliminating support for breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer screening won’t reduce the actual number of cases, but it will leave them undiagnosed, progressing undetected to more advanced stages with more costly treatments and worse outcomes. Eliminating support for cancer education and awareness won’t make cancer unimportant, but it will leave millions of Americans without the knowledge and power to be proactive about their own health.We urge Congress to reject the proposed elimination of the CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, and to fully fund our national investment in cancer prevention. Sincerely,Fight Colorectal CancerGO2 for Lung CancerMelanoma Research FoundationOvarian Cancer Research AlliancePrevent Cancer FoundationSusan G. KomenZERO Prostate Cancer
About ZERO Prostate CancerZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) is on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness, and support. Formerly known as the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, ZERO was founded in 1996 to stand up for people impacted by prostate cancer. Today, ZERO serves as the nation's leading prostate cancer organization, advancing a future where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. For over 30 years, ZERO has led the way in prostate cancer advocacy, screenings, and partnerships, successfully unlocking funding toward breakthrough discoveries, treatments, and lifesaving access to care. As the nation’s #1 provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services, ZERO has supported millions of people at-risk or diagnosed, and their families. As the voice of the prostate cancer community, ZERO's urgent focus on breaking barriers to survival—by closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment, and care—brings critical attention to those most likely to be impacted by this disease. Learn more at ZEROcancer.org
More for Press & Media Press Releases Press Releases Explore our newsroom for press releases and official statements about ZERO's latest updates, achievements, and partnerships. Press & Media Inquiries Press & Media Inquiries See how to contact ZERO's media contacts for press inquiries, logo and brand guidelines, and our recent press releases. Media Kits Media Kits Find essential tools to enhance your storytelling and coverage about ZERO.
