S.Res. 307 · 110th Congress
A resolution supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Johnny Isakson
- Introduced
- 2007-09-05
- Latest action
- 2007-09-05 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and options for treatment of, and long-term follow-up for, cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.