The Angiogenesis Foundation was represented among the nation’s foremost leaders and policy makers involved in The National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship in Washington D.C. yesterday. The National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship unites leaders in the medical community with government policymakers to advance the discussion on how to leverage innovation in order to advance cancer prevention and improve survivorship.
The National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship aims to promote healthy, cancer preventing lifestyles, apply what is known about cancer screening and early detection to all people, ensure the healthcare system is accessible and easy to navigate, and provide survivorship plans and support to all those affected by cancer. With similarly aligned goals, The Angiogenesis Foundation is proud to be a part of the national discussion and work with other members of The National Call to Action to ensure stakeholders from all sectors of society view the continuum of cancer prevention and survivorship as a national priority.
About The National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship:
The National Call to Action on Cancer Prevention and Survivorship was issued in 2008 under the leadership of the former U.S. Surgeon General and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong and outlines goals Americans can achieve in order to reduce the risk of developing cancer, improve screening and early detection, improve treatment, and enhance survivorship. The 2010 workshop was made possible by the American Institute for Cancer Research, Cancer Support Community, Canyon Ranch Institute, C-Change, LIVESTRONG, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). The 2010 workshop will feature keynote presentations by: Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, president of Canyon Ranch Institute, 17th Surgeon General of the United States; Billy Tauzin, president and chief executive officer of PhRMA; and Howard Koh, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.