Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act

Bill 118 hr 4363, also known as the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the quality of life for cancer survivors. The bill recognizes the growing number of individuals who are surviving cancer and the unique challenges they face in terms of long-term health and well-being.

The Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act seeks to address these challenges by promoting research into the long-term effects of cancer treatment, improving access to quality care for survivors, and enhancing coordination between healthcare providers to ensure that survivors receive comprehensive and coordinated care.

Specifically, the bill calls for the establishment of a National Cancer Survivorship Resource Center to provide information and resources to survivors, healthcare providers, and researchers. It also aims to increase funding for survivorship research and programs, as well as to promote education and training for healthcare professionals on survivorship care. Overall, the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act is a bipartisan effort to support and empower cancer survivors as they navigate the challenges of life after cancer. By improving access to care, promoting research, and enhancing coordination between healthcare providers, this bill seeks to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors across the country.