Recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.

This resolution designates April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, emphasizing the critical role of prevention and early detection in reducing the burden of cancer and improving health outcomes in the United States. It highlights that despite advances, persistent gaps in cancer screening exist, leading to later diagnoses, higher healthcare costs, and preventable deaths. The resolution notes that up to 50 percent of cancer cases and deaths are preventable through known actions like risk-based screenings, healthy lifestyle choices, and vaccinations, underscoring the need to address obstacles in access to care.

The House of Representatives, through this resolution, formally supports the ideals of Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. It affirms a renewed national commitment to public education on disease prevention and the reduction of chronic illness. Furthermore, the resolution commends innovative multi-cancer early detection efforts, aiming to accelerate life-saving technologies and move closer to a future where cancer is preventable, detectable, and the nation is ultimately cancer-free.