United States Senate Passes a Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the National Cancer Act
Legislative Updates; 01/19/2012
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of the commitment of the United States to cancer research and advances in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
ONS Congratulates Lt. General Horoho
Legislative Updates; 12/14/2011
ONS congratulates Lt. General Horoho on her confirmation as the newest Surgeon General of the US Army.
US Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on National Drug Shortage
Legislative Updates; 12/07/2011
The US Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on the national drug shortage.
NCI Launches Smoking Cessation Support for Teens
Legislative Updates; 12/05/2011
A new effort to help teens quit smoking will use one of today's teen's most constant companions - the mobile phone. Developed by smoking cessation experts, SmokefreeTXT is a free text message cessation service that provides 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips to teens trying to quit smoking.
President Obama: Great American Smokeout
Legislative Updates; 11/18/2011
President Obama: Congratulations to Everyone Taking Part in Today's Great American Smokeout.
NIH Researchers Design Light Therapy
Legislative Updates; 11/07/2011
NIH researchers created a light-based therapy that targets and destroys certain tumors and cancers in mice, according to the NCI.
CDC Releases Most Comprehensive Melanoma Report in the US to Date
Legislative Updates; 10/19/2011
Melanoma skin cancer has a costly and deadly impact on America. The CDC releases the most comprehensive melanoma report in the United States to date.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Legislative Updates; 10/06/2011
Read a statement from Secretary Sebilius about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
White House Goes Pink
Legislative Updates; 10/06/2011
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a time to remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer and those who are battling it now, and to celebrate with those who have survived. It is also a time to reaffirm our commitment to fighting breast cancer and to remind ourselves of the importance of prevention and early detection.
Lung Cancer Rates Decline Nationnwide
Legislative Updates; 09/15/2011
A new report shows a continuing decline in rates of new lung cancer cases among men, and a promising decline among women.