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Proclamation 10717

National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, 2024

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In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 22885

    Federal Register PDF

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

What to expect

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.

Proclamation 10717: National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, 2024 · Executive Orders