The White House marked National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by pledging continued work on prevention, treatment and research intended to improve outcomes for children with cancer.
President Donald Trump said his administration is seeking to use artificial intelligence to accelerate pediatric cancer research, identify possible treatments and explore new approaches to prevention.
The presidential message described cancer as the leading cause of death among children in the United States, though it did not provide figures or cite a specific data source.
The administration also linked its work to the Make America Healthy Again Commission, saying the panel is examining potential root causes of chronic childhood illnesses, including cancer.
Trump recognized children undergoing treatment and the families supporting them. He said the administration's goals include strengthening preventive efforts, developing better therapies and advancing research toward cures.
The message did not announce new federal funding, a program launch, eligibility rules or a timeline for the research initiatives it referenced.
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