National Cancer Control Month, 2014

In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2014 as National Cancer Control Month, encouraging awareness of cancer prevention through lifestyle choices and early screening. It references existing healthcare policies and research investments but issues no new mandates, regulations, or directives with binding effect.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 18975

Record & deadlines

Mar 31, 2014Signed
Signed by the President
Apr 4, 2014FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 18975
Federal Register PDF
Apr 1, 2014
National Cancer Control Month begins

Key directives

Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to join in awareness activities

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing, designating April 2014 as National Cancer Control Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

References to Affordable Care Act provisions are descriptive of existing law, not new policy; no enforcement mechanism attached to encouragement