The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Oklahoma City to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures.
“Behind every cancer statistic is a family forever changed. Five years ago, I lost my wife to breast cancer.” said Oklahoma City resident Montana Lyons. “Continued investment in research and innovation is critical to ending that heartbreak for families. Thanks to remarkable advances in cancer research, we have made significant progress in understanding and treating the disease, helping people live longer, healthier lives and giving families more time. It gives me hope.”
The billboard reads, “18M cancer survivors are here for America’s 250th because of you. Thank you Congress for fighting cancer together.” The billboard is located along I-235 near downtown Oklahoma City, just south of NW 23rd St.
The FY26 appropriations bill included $47.2 billion for the National Institutes of Health, a $415 million increase over FY25 funding, and $7.352 billion for the National Cancer Institute, an increase of $128 million. Thanks in large part to the leadership of Oklahoma’s Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Stephanie Bice as members of the powerful U.S. House Appropriations Committee. This funding strengthens the nation’s ability to pursue lifesaving breakthroughs, accelerate innovation and ensure patients and families benefit from the most advanced cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
