# 40. Crisis in Kids' Cancer: What a 37% Research Funding Cut Really Means

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Podcast: [Game Over: c*ncer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500)
Published: 2025-11-18T13:55:34+00:00
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## Resource

In this timely episode, hosts Val and Dana break down what’s shifting in pediatric cancer research funding, and why it matters for kids right now. As a follow-up to an earlier episode about federal funding in 2026, we unpack details on the appalling federal funding cuts planned for pediatric cancer research. In this episode we see: What a projected 37% cut to NCI’s budget could mean for pediatric research (fewer grants, center consolidations, and mid-stream project disruptions). Why “More than Four” still matters, and how 4% of NCI funds for pediatrics has always fallen short. The latest on the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative (CCDI), including the executive order matching $50M (bringing CCDI to $100M for the year) and how data + AI can accelerate precision options for kids. Potential impacts to programs like the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium, Pediatric Early Phase Clinical Trials Network, intramural high-risk research, and training awards for emerging scientists. On-the-ground advocacy updates from Capitol Hill, and the power of survivor voices leading the charge. Bright spots in Florida’s state investments in cancer research infrastructure, and why long-term, consistent funding is still essential. If you'd like to read more: Recap the facts from this conversation in our blog on federal funding cuts . Review the NCI's report directly by clicking this link . If this conversation moves you, please like, comment, and share to help us educate for change. Leaving a review helps more families find tangible hope. Tune in to hear this inspiring and informative conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the fight to make Game Over: c*ncer a reality. Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com…

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