[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1679 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1679

  Expressing support for designation of September as Childhood Cancer 
                            Awareness Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2010

Mr. Carnahan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for designation of September as Childhood Cancer 
                            Awareness Month.

Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death in children under the age 
        of 20, killing more children than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and 
        AIDS combined;
Whereas more than 12,400 children are diagnosed with childhood cancer each year 
        and 35 children are diagnosed each day;
Whereas 2,500 children a year will not survive their illness;
Whereas studies and drug development specific to childhood cancers remain 
        underfunded;
Whereas for every $6 in Federal research per AIDS patient and every $1 per 
        patient with breast cancer, a child with cancer receives only 30 cents;
Whereas since 1980, only one new drug has been approved for the treatment of 
        childhood cancer, compared with 50 that have been approved for adults;
Whereas 3 out of 5 survivors will suffer life-long side effects, including heart 
        damage, second cancers, lung damage, infertility, cognitive impairment, 
        growth deficits, hearing loss, and more;
Whereas the American Childhood Cancer Organization is recognized for its 
        advocacy of childhood cancer awareness;
Whereas the St. Baldrick's Foundation is recognized for its endless efforts to 
        raise money for childhood cancer research;
Whereas Curesearch is recognized for its advocacy and research for childhood 
        cancer;
Whereas the Make a Wish Foundation is recognized for its efforts in providing 
        support through granting wishes to children suffering from childhood 
        cancer and other diseases;
Whereas Friends of Kids With Cancer is recognized for its efforts in providing 
        support to childhood cancer patients and their families in St. Louis, 
        Missouri;
Whereas there is a need for greater awareness for childhood cancer on part of 
        the public, including awareness of symptoms, treatment options, 
        research, and public policy implications; and
Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Childhood Cancer 
        Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of Childhood Cancer Awareness 
        Month; and
            (2) applauds the actions of medical professionals and other 
        caregivers, researchers, patients and their families, and 
        others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of 
        childhood cancer.
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