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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 216 

Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Association for Cancer Research and declaring the month of May National 

Cancer Research Month. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 24, 2007 

Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Mr. STEVENS) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the 

American Association for Cancer Research and declaring 

the month of May National Cancer Research Month. 

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research, the 

oldest and largest scientific cancer research organization 

in the United States, was founded on May 7, 1907, at 

the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, by a group of physicians and scientists interested in research to further the 

investigation into and spread new knowledge about cancer; 

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer 

research and is the authoritative source of information 


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and publications about advances in the causes, diagnosis, 

treatment, and prevention of cancer; 

Whereas, since its founding, the American Association for 

Cancer Research has accelerated the growth and dissemination of new knowledge about cancer and the complexity 

of this disease to speed translation of new discoveries for 

the benefit of cancer patients, and has provided the information needed by elected officials to make informed decisions on public policy and sustained funding for cancer 

research; 

Whereas partnerships with research scientists and the general 

public, survivors and patient advocates, philanthropic organizations, industry, and government have led to advanced breakthroughs, early detection tools which have 

increased survival rates, and a better quality of life for 

cancer survivors; 

Whereas our national investment in cancer research has 

yielded substantial returns in terms of research advances 

and lives saved, with a scholarly estimate that every 1 

percent decline in cancer mortality saves our national 

economy $500,000,000,000; 

Whereas cancer continues to be one of the most pressing public health concerns, killing 1 American every minute, and 

12 individuals worldwide every minute; 

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April 14 through 18, 2007, was a large 

and comprehensive gathering of leading cancer researchers, scientists, and clinicians engaged in all aspects of 

clinical investigations pertaining to human cancer as well 

as the scientific disciplines of cellular, molecular, and 

tumor biology, carcinogenesis, chemistry, developmental 


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biology and stem cells, endocrinology, epidemiology and 

biostatistics, experimental and molecular therapeutics, 

immunology, radiobiology and radiation oncology, imaging, prevention, and survivorship research; 

Whereas, as part of its centennial celebration, the American 

Association for Cancer Research has published ‘‘Landmarks in Cancer Research’’ citing the events or discoveries after 1907 that have had a profound effect on advancing our knowledge of the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; 

Whereas these ‘‘Landmarks in Cancer Research’’ are intended as an educational, living document, an ever-changing testament to human ingenuity and creativity in the 

scientific struggle to understand and eliminate the diseases collectively known as cancer; 

Whereas, because more than 60 percent of all cancer occurs 

in people over the age of 65, issues relating to the interface of aging and cancer, ranging from the most basic 

science questions to epidemiologic relationships and to 

clinical and health services research issues, are of concern 

to society; and 

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is 

proactively addressing these issues paramount to our 

aging population through a Task Force on Cancer and 

Aging, special conferences, and other programs which engage the scientific community in response to this demographic imperative: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates the American Association for 

3 Cancer Research on its 100 year anniversary celeVerDate Aug 31 2005 18:37 May 27, 2007 Jkt 059200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR216.IS SR216

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1 bration, ‘‘A Century of Leadership in Science—A 

2 Future of Cancer Prevention and Cure’’; 

3 (2) recognizes the invaluable contributions 

4 made by the American Association for Cancer Re5 search in its quest to prevent and cure cancer and 

6 save lives through cancer research; 

7 (3) expresses the gratitude of the people of the 

8 United States for the American Association for Can9 cer Research’s contributions toward progress in ad10 vancing cancer research; and 

11 (4) declares the month of May as National Can12 cer Research Month to support the American Asso13 ciation for Cancer Research in its public education 

14 efforts to make cancer research a national and inter15 national priority, so that one day the disease of can16 cer will be relegated to history. 

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