Trump's Cuts Delay Cancer Treatment: One Woman's Story Exposes a National Crisis

Trump's Healthcare Cuts Delay Cancer Treatment: Natalie Phelps' Story Highlights Broader Crisis In a recent video by NowThis Impact, the story of Natalie Phelps, a 43-year-old battling stage 4 colorectal cancer, sheds light on the devastating consequences of Trump administration cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Phelps' experience, where treatment delays are directly attributed to reduced NIH funding, underscores a broader concern about access to healthcare for cancer patients. "A month in delays is especially dangerous for patients like Phelps whose cancer has spread rapidly," explains the NowThis Impact narrator. The video details Phelps' struggle, highlighting the impact of these delays on her treatment options and emotional well-being. The video also features footage from a committee hearing where Senator Patty Murray and RFK Jr. clashed over the impact of these cuts on clinical trials. RFK Jr. dismissed claims of negative effects, while Senator Murray highlighted the very real consequences for patients like Phelps. Beyond the NIH cuts, the video points to proposed reductions in Medicare and Medicaid, further jeopardizing healthcare access for vulnerable populations. The narrator concludes by stating that these cuts are part of a broader pattern of healthcare reductions aimed at funding tax cuts for the wealthy. Natalie Phelps' story serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of political decisions. Her courage in sharing her experience underscores the urgent need for increased funding and support for crucial healthcare programs.