New cancer “moonshot” comes with push for more screenings Gene Marrano February 4, 2022 1 minute read Dr John Williams-submitted photo President Joe Biden’s announcement this week about a relaunching of the cancer “Moonshot Initiative” – and halving cancer deaths by 2047 – involves encouraging more Americans to get regular screenings. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: New tax code may come with surprisesNext: Hearing gets heated over House committee’s role Related Stories Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026 Virginia redistricting referendum passes by razor-thin margin as legal challenges loom Ian Price April 22, 2026