
United States
Statement summary
Trump announces cancer control priorities and recalls pediatric cancer measures
Trump announces cancer control priorities and recalls pediatric cancer measures.
[Presidential Message on National Cancer Control Month] This National Cancer Control Month, my Administration stands alongside the countless brave Americans battling cancer. We pause to honor the memories of those we have lost to this vicious disease, we recognize the strength and resilience of the 18 million cancer survivors in the United States, and we remain committed to unleashing innovation and advancing policies that support better treatments and a cure. Every day, more than 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer—totaling more than 2 million cases annually. While survival rates are rising, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the United States. Just last year, estimates show that our Nation tragically lost more than 600,000 souls, leaving unfillable holes in families and communities across our country. Americans can take several proactive steps...
