Cancer Control Month, 2019

This proclamation designates April 2019 as Cancer Control Month, recognizing cancer patients, survivors, and those lost to the disease. It encourages Americans to pursue preventive health measures and invites public and private entities to promote cancer awareness, while touting administration research efforts and signed legislation.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 13487

Impact dates

Apr 1, 2019
Cancer Control Month begins

Key directives

Proclaim April 2019 as Cancer Control Month
Call upon Americans to speak with doctors about preventative measures
Encourage citizens, agencies, businesses, nonprofits to join awareness activities
Invite Governors and territorial officials to recognize Cancer Control Month

Timeline

Immediate

April 2019 designated as Cancer Control Month

Near term (90d)

Public awareness activities during April 2019

Long term

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Risks & tensions

No binding policy directives or funding mechanisms attached to proclamation
Reference to $500 million childhood cancer research investment lacks legislative certainty ('working with Congress')
Cites prior legislative achievements (STAR Act, Right to Try) as accomplishments rather than new actions