{"id":76889,"date":"2024-03-29T19:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T19:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/white-house-declares-april-2024-as-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month\/"},"modified":"2024-03-29T19:02:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T19:02:05","slug":"white-house-declares-april-2024-as-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/white-house-declares-april-2024-as-cancer-prevention-and-early-detection-month\/","title":{"rendered":"White House declares April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alexandria, Va., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The White House today issued an official\u00a0presidential proclamation<\/a>\u00a0declaring April 2024 as the inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. The Prevent Cancer Foundation\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0is grateful to President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for recognizing the importance of expanding access to cancer screenings, enabling healthy life habits,\u00a0stopping more cancers before they start and driving new innovations to create a world where cancer is preventable, detectable and beatable for all.<\/p>\n

In the administration\u2019s official announcement, President Biden shares, \u201cIt is important for every American to know that cancer screenings are lifesaving \u2014 early detection can make all the difference in beating the disease.\u201d The administration emphasizes its work to ensure every American can prevent or detect cancer early through raising awareness of the risk factors, promoting and increasing access to routine screenings and expanding access to affordable cancer care.<\/p>\n

The president also highlighted how many families are impacted by cancer, including his. \u201cBeating cancer is personal to my family, as it is to millions of families across America and around the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The designation of National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Prevent Cancer Foundation and supported by 84 organizations. This awareness month is a critical step toward reducing the impact of cancer on individuals, families and communities across the U.S.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m immensely proud of the Foundation for leading a herculean effort in partnership with the White House Cancer Moonshot team to officially recognize April 2024 as the first-ever National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month,\u201d says Jody Hoyos, CEO of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. \u201cWe hope it serves an important reminder to the public that they have the power to take charge of their health with lifestyle changes and routine screenings, because early detection equals better outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the month of April, advocates, partners, health care professionals and organizations will recognize National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month by:<\/p>\n