Prevent Cancer Foundation applauds House resolution recognizing Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kyra Meister
703-836-1746
kyra.meister@preventcancer.org
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Representative Max Miller (Ohio), on April 21 introduced a resolution recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, highlighting the critical importance of early diagnosis, prevention and increased access to lifesaving screenings. The resolution was co-led by Representatives Terri Sewell (Ala.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Debbie Dingell (Mich.), Vern Buchanan (Fla.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Fla.) and Jodey Arrington (Texas).
The congressional resolution affirms a renewed national commitment to education and disease prevention. The resolution recognizes the importance of expanding access to cancer screenings, enabling healthy life habits, stopping more cancers before they start and driving new innovations to create a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.
“Prevention and early detection are among the most effective ways to reduce the burden of cancer in our nation,” said Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. “Routine screenings can lead to better outcomes, more treatment options, and more time with loved ones. This bipartisan resolution reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to these lifesaving tools and ensuring we all have the opportunity to prevent cancer entirely or detect cancer early and stay ahead of the disease.”
The Prevent Cancer Foundation thanks the resolution’s co-leaders and its original cosponsors, Representatives Seth Moulton (Mass.), Claudia Tenney (N.Y), Maria Salazar (Fla.), Carol Miller (W.Va.), Mike Lawler (N.Y.), Aaron Bean (Fla.) and Mike Carey (Ohio), for their support. The Foundation is also grateful for support of the resolution from peer advocacy organizations Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and ZERO Prostate Cancer.
For more information about Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, visit preventcancer.org/april.
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About the Prevent Cancer Foundation®
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection. Through research, education, outreach and advocacy, we have helped countless people avoid a cancer diagnosis or detect their cancer early enough to be successfully treated. We are driven by a vision of a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.
The Foundation is rising to meet the challenge of reducing cancer deaths by 40% by 2035. To achieve this, we are committed to investing $20 million for innovative technologies to detect cancer early and advance multi-cancer screening, $10 million to expand cancer screening and vaccination access to medically underserved communities, and $10 million to educate the public about screening and vaccination options.
For more information, please visit www.preventcancer.org.