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Grants

Money given by the federal government to states or organizations for specific projects or programs, usually with conditions on how the money can be used.

Colorectal cancer

Cancer that begins in the colon or the rectum (the large intestine).

Early detection

Finding a disease like cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear, which usually leads to more effective treatment and better outcomes.

Young individual

For the purpose of this bill, someone who has not yet reached the age of 45.

Underserved areas

Geographic regions or populations that have limited access to healthcare services, often due to a lack of healthcare providers or facilities.

Patient navigation

A service that helps patients, particularly those with complex medical conditions like cancer, understand and access necessary healthcare, acting as a guide through the medical system.

Allied health professionals

Healthcare providers who are not doctors, nurses, or pharmacists, but work in a healthcare setting (e.g., medical technologists, dietitians, physical therapists).