The First Lady and President Joe Biden to Travel to New Orleans for Cancer Moonshot Event

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden stands by before delivering remarks highlighting grant funding for cancer research in September 2023 at Emory University in Atlanta. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are expected to visit New Orleans next week for a Biden Cancer Moonshot event, a joint initiative between the two and the administration to further the efforts to cure and prevent cancer.

Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 600,000 deaths annually, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Appropriate screening and timely follow-up care help to detect cancer early and improve outcomes for patients. However, significant disparities in cancer screening and follow-up care persist, particularly among individuals of different income levels, insurance statuses, and racial or ethnic backgrounds.

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