SRES 560 · 109th Congress · Health

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

Introduced 2006-09-07· Sponsored by Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]· Senate

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Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9212; text as passed Senate: CR S9212; text of measure as introduced: CR S9193)(2006-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) investment in childhood cancer research; (3) medical trainees and investigators in 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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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans