Rachana Pradhan

In this discussion, Rachana Pradhan, a health policy correspondent, highlights the significant cuts to the National Cancer Institute and their implications. Jennifer Guida, a former NCI program director, sheds light on the specific grants terminated and their impact on training and research. Dr. Otis Brawley, an oncology expert, warns about the long-term consequences of these cuts on patient care and cancer research progress, emphasizing the risks to vulnerable populations and the future pipeline of scientists.