[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Res. 448 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 448

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
    be established a National Cancer Research Month, and for other 
                               purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 24, 2007

 Mr. Matheson (for himself, Mrs. Capps, Mr. Higgins, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. 
    Burton of Indiana, Mr. Ehlers, and Mr. Gallegly) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
    be established a National Cancer Research Month, and for other 
                               purposes.

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research, the oldest and largest 
        scientific cancer research organization in the United States, was 
        founded on May 7, 1907, at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, by a 
        group of physicians and scientists interested in research to further the 
        investigation and spread new knowledge about cancer;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is focused on every aspect 
        of high-quality, innovative cancer research and is the authoritative 
        source of information and publications about advances in the causes, 
        diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer;
Whereas since its founding, the American Association for Cancer Research has 
        accelerated the growth and dissemination of new knowledge about cancer 
        and the complexity of this disease to speed translation of new 
        discoveries for the benefit of cancer patients, and has provided the 
        information needed by elected officials to make informed decisions on 
        public policy and sustained funding for cancer research;
Whereas partnerships with research scientists and the general public, survivors 
        and patient advocates, philanthropic organizations, industry, and 
        government have led to advanced breakthroughs, early detection tools 
        which have increased survival rates, and a better quality of life for 
        cancer survivors;
Whereas our national investment in cancer research has yielded substantial 
        returns in terms of research and advances and lives saved, with a 
        scholarly estimate that every 1-percent decline in cancer mortality 
        saves our national economy $500,000,000,000;
Whereas cancer continues to be one of the most pressing public health concerns, 
        killing one American every minute, or a dozen people worldwide every 60 
        seconds;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April 14-
        18, 2007, was the world's largest and most comprehensive gathering of 
        leading cancer researchers, scientists, and clinicians engaged in all 
        aspects of clinical investigations pertaining to human cancer as well as 
        the scientific disciplines of cellular, molecular, and tumor biology; 
        carcinogenesis; chemistry; developmental biology and stem cells; 
        endocrinology, epidemiology, and biostatistics; experimental/molecular 
        therapeutics; immunology; and radiobiology/radiation oncology; imaging; 
        prevention and survivorship research;
Whereas, as part of their Centennial, the American Association for Cancer 
        Research has published ``Landmarks in Cancer Research'' citing the 
        events or discoveries after 1907 that have had a profound effect on 
        advancing our knowledge of the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, 
        and prevention of cancer; these landmarks are intended as an 
        educational, living document, an ever-changing testament to human 
        ingenuity and creativity in the scientific struggle to understand and 
        eliminate the diseases collectively known as cancer;
Whereas more than 60 percent of all cancer occurs in people over the age of 65, 
        and issues relating to the interface of aging and cancer, ranging from 
        the most basic science questions to epidemiologic relationships to 
        clinical and health services research issues, are of concern to society;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is proactively addressing 
        these issues paramount to our aging population through a Task Force on 
        Cancer and Aging, special conferences, and other programs which engage 
        the scientific community in response to this demographic imperative; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to recognize as National Cancer 
        Research Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That--
            (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
        there should be established a National Cancer Research Month to 
        support the American Association for Cancer Research in public 
        education efforts to make cancer research a national and 
        international priority so that one day the disease of cancer 
        will be relegated to history; and
            (2) the House of Representatives--
                    (A) congratulates the American Association for 
                Cancer Research on its 100-year anniversary: ``A 
                Century of Leadership in Science--A Future of Cancer 
                Prevention and Cures'';
                    (B) recognizes the invaluable contributions made by 
                the American Association for Cancer Research and its 
                quest to prevent and cure cancer and save lives through 
                cancer research; and
                    (C) expresses the gratitude of the people of the 
                United States for the American Association for Cancer 
                Research's contributions and the progress in advancing 
                cancer research.
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