Monday, March 30, 2009
"ALERT (Act) also would have NCI report annually on its plans and progress regarding research on cancers with low incidence and survival rates, and would establish a grants program to conduct research on such cancers.Among other measures, the act also would establish a grant program for the states that would fund colorectal cancer screening and referrals for medical treatment that is similar to the national breast and cervical cancer programs.The bill also includes a number of measures and programs aimed at the issues surrounding patients and health insurance coverage, including a provision that would enable patients to continue to receive coverage for treatment while they are in clinical trials."
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