Research holds the key to improved prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Our nation's investment in research is yielding impressive results, answering fundamental questions about human disease and being translated into vastly improved treatments. We are also pleased that. The Senate's proposed increase for the registry program starts us on a path to achieving that target goal in conference. Unfortunately, we are concerned that several opportunities to improve cancer application are inadequately addressed in both versions of the LHHS funding bill. Additionally, while we appreciate the subcommittees' recognition of CDC's colorectal and prostate cancer awareness efforts, we are concerned that insufficient riding for the Chronic and Environmental Disease Prevention budget line will not accommodate the need for these important activities.