President’s Cancer Panel

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The President’s Cancer Panel is a high-level advisory committee that provides independent guidance to the U.S. President on the national cancer program and strategies to reduce the burden of cancer.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf United States government body
advisory committee
federal advisory committee
advises President of the United States
appointedBy President of the United States
collaboratesWith National Cancer Institute
other federal health agencies
composition three members
country United States of America
surface form: "United States"
field cancer
health policy
public health
focus evidence-based recommendations
national-level cancer strategies
goal improve access to high-quality cancer care
improve cancer prevention and control
inform national cancer policy
reduce the burden of cancer in the United States
hasRole advise on strategies to reduce the burden of cancer
identify barriers to progress against cancer
monitor the development and execution of the National Cancer Program
provide independent guidance on the national cancer program
recommend actions to accelerate progress against cancer
independence operates as an independent advisory body
jurisdiction United States government
surface form: "United States federal government"
language English
legalBasis National Cancer Act of 1971
memberRequirement at least two members must be distinguished scientists or physicians
members must be leaders in cancer research or cancer-related fields
method consultations with experts
public meetings
workshops
oversightOf National Cancer Program progress
partOf National Cancer Program
produces annual report to the President
policy recommendations on cancer control
reports on barriers and opportunities in cancer research and care
reportsTo President of the United States
sector public sector
stakeholderEngagement convenes experts and stakeholders in cancer research and care
termLength three years
topic cancer disparities
cancer prevention
cancer research policy
cancer screening
cancer survivorship
cancer treatment
typeOfOrganization non-regulatory advisory body

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National Cancer Act of 1971 established President’s Cancer Panel