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    Here's how the Biden administration says it will halve cancer rates by 2047

    President Biden is relaunching "Cancer Moonshot," an initiative he led as vice president. It aims to dramatically reduce cancer deaths and improve the experience of patients, survivors and families.
    by Rachel Treisman Feb 02, 2022 2 minutes
    President Biden speaks at a meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday. He announced the relaunch of the "Cancer Moonshot" project the following day.

    President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that he is reigniting "Cancer Moonshot," the project he spearheaded as vice president during the Obama administration.

    The initiative aims to dramatically reduce the national death rate from cancer, as well as improve the experience of survivors and family members of those living with the disease. In a seven-page fact sheet announcing the relaunch, the White House outlined its goals and commitments and repeatedly

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