HR 4880
Veterans’ Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Veterans’ Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Act, directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a standardized, comprehensive clinical pathway for prostate cancer care, spanning from early detection to end-of-life treatment. The pathway will incorporate best practices, feedback from veterans and experts, and be regularly updated based on medical research. Additionally, the VA must develop and submit a plan to establish a dedicated prostate cancer program utilizing this pathway, alongside a plan for ongoing research funding.
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Antonio Delgado
Colin Z. Allred
Cynthia Axne
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