NJ Cancer Research Legislation

October 26, 2026

Cancer remains one of New Jersey’s biggest public health challenges, and advocates are pushing to strengthen the state’s investment in research. Joining us are breast cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteer Jeanelle Adams, alongside New Jersey Senate Minority Leader Anthony Bucco, to discuss legislation that would increase cancer research funding to $10 million annually and establish a dedicated fund supporting both adult and pediatric research.

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Sean Thrunk
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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!