Statement

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, our Nation stands with the thousands of families who face the tremendous challenges of childhood cancer. We acknowledge their fortitude, faith, and unbreakable spirit—and we solemnly honor the memories of the precious young souls taken far too soon.

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.