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This page collects the 62 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Cancer Research”. Coverage spans bills, news coverage, and campaign-finance records - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Healthcare, Health, and Public Health.

Active Bills

State BillGEORGIAJun 17, 2026Georgia House recognizes endometrial cancer as a public health concern and promotes screening awarenessThe Georgia House of Representatives adopted a resolution recognizing endometrial cancer as a significant public health threat and encouraging broader awareness, prevention, screening, and treatment aState BillLOUISIANAJun 8, 2026Louisiana Expands Rare Cancer Advisory Board to 17 Members and Adds Public Reporting DeadlinesState BillMICHIGANMay 12, 2026Michigan House declares May 2026 Brain Tumor Awareness Month

Recent Activity

  1. Thu, Oct 292 items
    1. News article discusses supplemental screening needs for women with dense breast tissue and the proposed Find It Early ActWomen with dense breast tissue may require supplemental screenings such as ultrasounds or MRIs because dense tissue can hide masses on standard mammograms. Insurance currently does not cover these supMiami-Dade County
    2. Mount Sinai experts discuss supplemental screenings for dense breast tissueMiami-Dade County
  2. Sun, Oct 251 item
    1. American College of Surgeons expert urges lung cancer screening for eligible adults to reduce mortalityEarly cancer screenings can reduce the risk of dying from the disease by 20%, but many eligible Americans fail to get tested, resulting in tens of thousands of preventable deaths annually. Guidelines Los Angeles County
  3. Fri, Oct 232 items
    1. Hundreds of runners wear purple briefs in Johannesburg to spotlight prostate cancerHundreds of runners participated in the Hollard Daredevil Race in Johannesburg on Friday, wearing purple briefs to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Organizers and researchers highlighted low publiMiami-Dade County2 reports
    2. Runners in Johannesburg wear purple briefs for annual Hollard Daredevil Race to raise prostate cancer awarenessMiami-Dade County
  4. Fri, Sep 111 item
    1. Florida International University researcher Deborah Goldwasser studies mathematical models for lung cancer screening timingFlorida International University math professor and researcher Deborah Goldwasser is conducting research to identify the mathematical tipping point between curable and terminal lung cancer. Her work aMiami-Dade County
  5. Mon, Aug 311 item
    1. Governor DeSantis awards $60 million for cancer research innovationGovernor Ron DeSantis announced $60 million in state funding for cancer research innovation projects. The awards are intended to support the state's efforts in combating deadly diseases.Miami-Dade County
  6. Fri, Aug 281 item
    1. Study identifies association between lower early-life sugar intake and reduced long-term cancer riskA study published in PNAS indicates that individuals who consumed less sugar during their first 1,000 days of life show lower risks of developing liver, breast, and prostate cancers as adults. The resHillsborough County

Finance Signals

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LobbyingCALACCESS COUNTYJun 20, 2026
Lobbying Disclosure: John Wayne Cancer Institute

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Key Actors

  1. 01Johannesburglocation3 mentions
  2. 02Florida International Universityorganization3 mentions
  3. 03Limpopolocation3 mentions
  4. 04Modernaorganization3 mentions
  5. 05Prostate Cancer Foundationorganization3 mentions
  6. 06Merckorganization3 mentions
  7. 07South Africalocation3 mentions
  8. 08Free Statelocation3 mentions
  9. 09Hollard Daredevil Raceorganization3 mentions
  10. 10Ron DeSantisperson2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsGeorgia House recognizes endometrial cancer as a public health concern and promotes screening awareness, Louisiana Expands Rare Cancer Advisory Board to 17 Members and Adds Public Reporting Deadlines, Michigan House declares May 2026 Brain Tumor Awareness Month
  • Topic to peopleRon DeSantis
  • Topic to orgsFlorida International University, Moderna, Prostate Cancer Foundation (+2 more)
  • Topic to financeLobbying Disclosure: John Wayne Cancer Institute
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  1. Oct 29, 2026NewsNews article discusses supplemental screening needs for women with dense breast tissue and the proposed Find It Early Act
  2. Oct 29, 2026NewsMount Sinai experts discuss supplemental screenings for dense breast tissue
  3. Oct 25, 2026NewsAmerican College of Surgeons expert urges lung cancer screening for eligible adults to reduce mortality
  4. Oct 23, 2026NewsRunners in Johannesburg wear purple briefs for annual Hollard Daredevil Race to raise prostate cancer awareness
  5. Oct 23, 2026NewsHundreds of runners wear purple briefs in Johannesburg to spotlight prostate cancer
  6. Oct 23, 2026NewsHundreds of runners wear purple briefs in Johannesburg to spotlight prostate cancer
  7. Sep 11, 2026NewsFlorida International University researcher Deborah Goldwasser studies mathematical models for lung cancer screening timing
  8. Aug 31, 2026NewsGovernor DeSantis awards $60 million for cancer research innovation
  9. Aug 28, 2026NewsStudy identifies association between lower early-life sugar intake and reduced long-term cancer risk
  10. Aug 21, 2026NewsGovernor DeSantis awards $60 million for cancer research and opens $70 million grant cycle

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