The American Cancer Society anticipates a minimum $200 million budget shortfall, partially related to drops in donations, the organization told Becker's Dec. 15.
"There is no worse feeling to know that cancer patients that rely on you may be disappointed," Christina Kelly, Washington's ACS spokesperson, told local CBS affiliate KIRO-TV.
The drop in donations is also affecting Seattle Cancer Care Alliance's research Nancy Davidson, MD, president of the alliance, told the station.
"It's very worrisome for us because we know that research is really the foundation of what we do," she said. "The research that we're doing today is the treatment for patients tomorrow."
Cancellations to in person events also contribute to the ACS's anticipated budget shortfall, a national spokesperson said.
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