Search Results: keywords:"lung cancer"

  • H. R. 4534 — To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:872

    H. R. 4534 aims to enhance research and services related to lung cancer specifically in women and underserved groups. The bill requires an interagency review by the Department of Health and Human Services, in coordination with other federal departments, to assess current...

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    H. R. 4534 is a plan to help learn more about lung cancer in women and make it easier for people to get checked for it. It asks different parts of the government to work together to study the disease and tell others how to watch out for it early.

  • H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:546

    H. R. 4534 is designed to promote research and awareness about lung cancer in women and underserved populations. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collaborate with other agencies to review current research, identify gaps, and find innovative...

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    H.R. 4534 wants to help doctors learn more about lung cancer in women and people who don't get enough medical care, so they can make better medicines and teach everyone about how important it is to find and treat lung cancer early.

  • H. RES. 1595 — Expressing support for the designation of November 2024 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:247

    The resolution H. RES. 1595 supports designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of lung cancer. It emphasizes that lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and...

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    In November 2024, people want to focus on lung cancer to help more people learn about it, catch it early, and make sure everyone gets good care. They want everyone to join in fun and smart activities to help raise awareness, like teaching others about staying healthy and getting check-ups.

  • S. RES. 912 — Designating November 2024 as National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:283

    S. RES. 912 aims to raise awareness about lung cancer by designating November 2024 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the severity of lung cancer, emphasizing the high number of diagnoses and deaths related to it, and stresses the importance...

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    In November 2024, everyone is encouraged to learn more about lung cancer since it's a serious illness that affects many people. This special month is all about teaching people how to spot lung cancer early and encouraging research to help those who have it.

  • H. R. 4534 — An Act To require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:536

    H. R. 4534, the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2024," aims to improve research and services related to lung cancer for women and underserved populations. The bill mandates an interagency review led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 4534 wants to help find better ways to study and stop lung cancer in women by having different government groups work together and share what they learn. They will look into what's being done now and come up with new ideas to help more people get checked for lung cancer and learn about it.