A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Summary

Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and options for treatment of, and long-term follow-up for, cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.

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Timeline

1. 5 September 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11119)

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2. 5 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate · 5 September 2007 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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