To establish formally the United States Military Cancer Institute, to require the Institute to promote the health of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents by enhancing cancer research and treatment, to provide for a study of the epidemiological causes of cancer among various ethnic groups for cancer prevention and early detection efforts, and for other purposes.
United States Military Cancer Institute Act of 2004 - Establishes in the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences the United States Military Cancer Institute to carry out research studies on: (1) the epidemiological features of cancer among populations of various ethnic origins, as well as complementary research on oncologic nursing; (2) the prevention and early detection of cancer; and (3) basic, translational, and clinical investigation matters relating to such studies.
Directs the Institute to conduct the study in collaboration with other cancer research organizations and entities selected by the Institute.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1460)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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