NCI slated to get a $9 million raise as Trump’s budget proposes about 10% cut for NIH

Cancer advocate speaks at EPA hearing on cancer-causing ethylene oxide: “This proposal will put more people in hospital beds”

The Environmental Protection Agency held a public hearing on April 1 on a proposal to weaken regulations on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas that is primarily used to sterilize medical devices and equipment (The Cancer Letter, March 30, 2026).

EPA proposes amendments to weaken emission limits on ethylene oxide

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a series of amendments to weaken regulations on emissions of ethylene oxide, a gas that is primarily used to sterilize medical devices and equipment.

Mass General Brigham receives $50M gift for gene and cell therapy research

Mass General Brigham has received a $50 million gift for gene and cell therapy research. The gift, made by anonymous donors, will advance clinical research by experts at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and throughout the system, to deliver treatments for patients with cancer and other diseases.

March 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.10

Cancer Policy

House member introduces bill to increase funding for MCD testing of firefighters

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the FIRE Cancer Act on Feb. 27. The piece of legislation seeks to increase grant dollars available to local fire departments, specifically earmarked for cancer prevention, “including providing multi-cancer early detection testing or other forms of preventative tests.”

Five global teams awarded $125M to support cancer science research

Cancer Grand Challenges awards five global teams of scientists up to $25 million each to take on questions that could open entirely new routes for cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

March 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.09

In Brief

Penn Medicine receives $10M to establish the King Center for Lynch Syndrome

Penn Medicine received a $10 million gift from Cynthia King, the late Jeffery King, and Jason and Julie Borrelli to establish the King Center for Lynch Syndrome, at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.

March 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.09

NCI slated to get a $9 million raise as Trump’s budget proposes about 10% cut for NIH

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