As we now know, cancer can have as many variants as we have genes. We are fortunate that is does not quite do that, the number of cancer variants is far fewer t

As we now know, cancer can have as many variants as we have genes. We are fortunate that is does not quite do that, the number of cancer variants is far fewer than the number of genes. That said, all cancers are caused by some sort of gene malfunction, and this leads to thousands of causes - and cures. Some cures were easy, and have been done, and some are far more difficult to cure. To liken a "cure for cancer" to a "moonshot", means that the President speaks from a lack of understanding. He does not know there will never be a "cancer moonshot" - a single cure. While he may be a good politician, if his lack of technical knowledge about cancer and it's causes/cures is similar to his lack of knowledge about other technical matters, like semiconductors, copyrights, patents etc. is similarly inadequate, it means that reform in these areas of research and IP will not arrive during his tenure.