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Cancer

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This page collects the 45 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Cancer”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Health, Medical Research, and Healthcare.

Active Bills

Federal BillFEDERALSep 17, 2026Senate Bill 2933 Redesignates New River Gorge Playground in Honor of Childhood Cancer FamiliesA playground in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is officially redesignated as the Hearts of Gold Playground to honor children and families impacted by childhood cancer.Federal BillFEDERALJun 11, 2025SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024State BillNORTH CAROLINAMay 5, 2025North Carolina adds stomach cancer to firefighter line-of-duty death benefits and appropriates $500,000 annuallyState BillTEXASApr 8, 2025Texas Bill Expands Cancer Benefit Eligibility for Firefighters and Emergency Medical TechniciansFederal BillFEDERALApr 8, 2025The BRAIN Act (Bolstering Research And Innovation Now Act)State BillNORTH CAROLINAApr 3, 2025North Carolina Funds $2.25 Million Annual Fertility Preservation Pilot Program for Cancer PatientsFederal BillFEDERALMar 26, 2025SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2025State BillNORTH CAROLINAMar 12, 2025North Carolina expands line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters with cancer and appropriates $2 million annually

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Recent Activity

  1. Tue, Sep 151 item
    1. Memorial Cancer Institute Expert Discusses Adult Leukemia Following Patient RemissionA 63-year-old patient named Carie Sanchez marked her cancer remission from adult leukemia over the past year, prompting an expert with the Memorial Cancer Institute to discuss the diagnosis.Miami-Dade County
  2. Mon, Sep 71 item
    1. Toby Moore navigates terminal brain cancer through faith and music in Escambia CountyToby Moore, a Pensacola worship and Christian rock band leader diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, continues to find solace in music, faith, and helping others. Diagnosed eight years ago, Moore expeManatee County
  3. Wed, Aug 261 item
    1. FDA approves new pancreatic cancer treatmentThe Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for advanced pancreatic cancer on Wednesday. The treatment is intended to provide a more effective option for patients facing this diagnosis.Miami-Dade County
  4. Wed, Aug 191 item
    1. Mass General Brigham study links daily sugary drink consumption to increased stomach cancer riskA new observational study of over 100,000 healthcare professionals found that consuming at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily is associated with nearly triple the risk of developing gastric cancHillsborough County2 reports
  5. Tue, Aug 111 item
    1. Actress Lucy Davis announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosisActress Lucy Davis, known for her role in 'The Office,' has publicly disclosed a diagnosis of incurable Stage 4 breast cancer that has metastasized to her spine, hip, and ribs. She is continuing her aHillsborough County
  6. Wed, Aug 51 item
    1. Experts warn federal Medi-Cal work rules may complicate medical exemptions for cancer patientsNew federal Medi-Cal work requirements may create barriers for cancer patients attempting to qualify for medical exemptions. A recent survey indicates that a majority of cancer patients are unable to San Diego County

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Key Actors

  1. 01Joseph R. Biden Jr.person3 mentions
  2. 02Advanced Research Projects Agency for Healthorganization3 mentions
  3. 0350other2 mentions
  4. 04Mass General Brighamorganization2 mentions
  5. 05Brian Fitzpatrickperson2 mentions
  6. 06Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Department of State Treasurerorganization2 mentions
  8. 08CDCorganization2 mentions
  9. 09Gastro Hep Advancesother2 mentions
  10. 10National Institutes of Healthorganization2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsSenate Bill 2933 Redesignates New River Gorge Playground in Honor of Childhood Cancer Families, SCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024, North Carolina adds stomach cancer to firefighter line-of-duty death benefits and appropriates $500,000 annually (+8 more)
  • Topic to peopleJoseph R. Biden Jr., Brian Fitzpatrick
  • Topic to orgsAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health, Mass General Brigham, Department of Health and Human Services (+3 more)
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  1. Sep 17, 2026Federal BillSenate Bill 2933 Redesignates New River Gorge Playground in Honor of Childhood Cancer Families
  2. Sep 15, 2026NewsMemorial Cancer Institute Expert Discusses Adult Leukemia Following Patient Remission
  3. Sep 7, 2026NewsToby Moore navigates terminal brain cancer through faith and music in Escambia County
  4. Aug 26, 2026NewsFDA approves new pancreatic cancer treatment
  5. Aug 19, 2026NewsMass General Brigham study links daily sugary drink consumption to increased stomach cancer risk
  6. Aug 19, 2026NewsMass General Brigham study links daily sugary drink consumption to increased stomach cancer risk
  7. Aug 11, 2026NewsActress Lucy Davis announces Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
  8. Aug 5, 2026NewsExperts warn federal Medi-Cal work rules may complicate medical exemptions for cancer patients
  9. Jun 11, 2025Federal BillSCREENS for Cancer Act of 2024
  10. May 5, 2025State BillNorth Carolina adds stomach cancer to firefighter line-of-duty death benefits and appropriates $500,000 annually

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