Barbara Lee: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment. Lack of communication can…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment. Lack of communication can lead to barriers, it can prevent survivors from restoring their quality of life, and really prevents patients, survivors, from understanding all of their options and their course of treatment so that they, too, can stand here with us. I thank my colleague for sharing his personal story to make sure that others understand what is necessary and using his experiences to help others. The committee recognizes the leadership of the National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Survivorship. The report encourages the office to expand its focus, in particular, on the needs of childhood cancer survivors. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes.'' This is so important to reduce the barriers to care. Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Chairman, I urge the passage of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. DeSaulnier). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.”