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Proclamation 10717

National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, 2024

President Biden proclaims April 2024 as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, calling attention to the Cancer Moonshot initiative, expanded cancer screening coverage under the ACA, and various administration efforts to reduce cancer deaths through prevention, early detection, and research funding. The proclamation is purely hortatory, encouraging awareness activities without creating new legal obligations or programs.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 22885

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2024 as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to join in awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • April 2024 designated as National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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