The White House has issued a statement marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the challenges faced by families affected by childhood cancer and commemorating children who have died from the disease.
According to the statement, rates of childhood cancer have increased by more than 40 percent over the past five decades. The administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative is focused on addressing this trend by removing environmental toxins and harmful substances from food supplies in an effort to improve children's health.
The statement also outlines efforts to advance research into cures and less invasive treatments for all forms of cancer. The administration is investing in preventive care, encouraging healthy eating habits, identifying causes of childhood cancer, and expanding access to advanced therapies.
Additionally, there is a commitment to reduce financial burdens on families with children undergoing cancer treatment. Measures include requiring hospitals and insurers to provide actual prices for treatments rather than estimates, as well as making drug and treatment costs comparable across providers. The goal is to create a more affordable healthcare system for affected families.
The statement concludes with a pledge to continue supporting children battling cancer so they can have the opportunity for a full life.
"Tragically, over the last 50 years, rates of child cancer have skyrocketed by more than 40 percent. To reverse these devastating trends, my Administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative is working towards our goal of rooting out all chronic illnesses and health problems in children—including cancer—by getting toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and ensuring our children are healthy and strong."
"To further deliver hope to every child battling cancer, my Administration remains steadfast in our mission to finding a cure for these vicious diseases and advancing new, less invasive, and more effective treatments for all forms of cancer. We are investing in preventative care and stopping cancer before it can take root by encouraging healthy eating, identifying leading causes of childhood cancer, and expanding access to cutting-edge therapies."
"At the same time, we are committed to easing the financial burden for families whose children face cancer. No parent should have to choose between paying for treatment and keeping a roof over their head. That is why we are requiring hospitals and insurers to disclose actual prices—not estimates—and making drug and treatment costs comparable across providers, creating a more affordable and high-quality healthcare system."
"This September, we vow to continue our work to deliver our youngest warriors the support they need to achieve ultimate victory over cancer—and to give every child the opportunity to live the great American life they deserve."
