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Search Results: keywords:"cancer research funding"

H. R. 6807 — To increase funding for cancer research by the National Cancer Institute to be more in proportion to the mortality rates of cancer.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:504
H. R. 6807, titled the "Knock Out Cancer Act" or "KO Cancer Act," is a bill aimed at increasing funding for cancer research at the National Cancer Institute. The bill proposes that for each fiscal year from 2024 to 2028, 25% more funding should be allocated than what was...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to help doctors and scientists figure out how to stop cancer and make people better, and also find out why sometimes there aren't enough medicines for people who are sick with cancer.
H. RES. 1521 — Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2024, as Rare Cancer Day to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.
September 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:301
H. RES. 1521 supports the creation of "Rare Cancer Day" on September 30, 2024, to raise awareness about the difficulties faced by patients with rare types of cancer. The resolution highlights that rare cancers are responsible for a significant number of cancer deaths and...
Simple Explanation
This bill helps to show support for having a special day called "Rare Cancer Day" on September 30, 2024, to help people learn about rare cancers, which are hard to find and treat. It wants to help doctors and scientists work together to find ways to spot these rare cancers early and create better medicines to help people get better.

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