Steeplechase Celebrates Passage of Recalcitrant Cancer Law
Michael Weinstein, of Millburn, spoke before the assembled representatives at the cancer center, himself a seven-year survivor of pancreatic cancer.
Rep. Leonard Lance, R-7, and members of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network joined together at the Steeplechase Cancer Center Wednesday to celebrate the passing of a new law to help develop better treatments and possible cures for the deadliest cancers. Lance was one of the main sponsors of the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, along with California Representative Anna Eshoo, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama Jan. 2. Julie Fleshman, president and CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, said the bill received 295 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives and 59 in the Senate. "The law is aimed at developing better treatments and hopefully cures for recalcitrant cancers," Lance said. "It was these advocates [from …
