Cancer Control Month, 2017

This proclamation designates April 2017 as "Cancer Control Month" to promote cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. It encourages Americans to consult healthcare providers about preventive measures and invites various groups to increase awareness, while noting the Administration's commitment to implementing the 21st Century Cures Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 16707

Impact dates

Apr 30, 2017
Cancer Control Month ends
Apr 1, 2017
Cancer Control Month begins

Key directives

Proclaim April 2017 as Cancer Control Month
Call upon Americans to speak with doctors about preventive measures
Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofits, media to increase cancer prevention awareness
Invite Governors and territorial officials to recognize Cancer Control Month

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing, designating April 2017 as Cancer Control Month

Near term (90d)

Awareness activities throughout April 2017

Long term

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Risks & tensions

No binding policy directives or funding mechanisms attached
Awareness-raising language is hortatory ('encourage,' 'invite,' 'call upon') rather than mandatory
Vague reference to working with Congress on 21st Century Cures Act with no specific commitments