National Cancer Act

The National Cancer Act, enacted in 1971, significantly increased U.S. efforts to combat cancer by funding research, improving prevention, and expanding treatment options. It established the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as the main federal agency dedicated to cancer research and coordination. The Act aimed to accelerate scientific discoveries, improve patient care, and ultimately reduce cancer's impact on society. It marked a major commitment by the government to find better ways to understand, prevent, and treat cancer, fostering advancements that have benefited millions of patients.