This episode is truly from the heart, not just because I recorded it and am uploading it on Valentine's Day 2025, but because cancer research means the world to me. It offers hope in cancerland, which is necessary.

Here are some ways that you can help save cancer research in the United States:

• https://5calls.org/issue/nih-nsf-funding-cuts/ - lets you easily contact your US representative and senators via phone and has an optional script if you get tongue tied. All you need to do is put a location so that it can find out who you should contact. You can also send emails, but phone calls seem to be more effective
• https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials also lets you know who your elected officials are
• United for Medical Research has a great webpage where you can find out how NIH funding affects your state
• The American Association of Medical Colleges has been fighting for cancer research funding

This is a rapidly evolving issue that is very time sensitive. Please share and call your representatives, go to their town halls, let them know how important cancer research is to you, your family, and your loved ones.