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Article: Xillix Technologies Corp.: Lung Cancer Screening Legislation Introduced to U.S. House of Representatives
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- Article date:
- June 1, 2006
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RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - June 1, 2006) -
Early Lung Cancer Detection includes Fluorescence Bronchoscopy
Xillix Technologies Corp. (TSX:XLX), the world leader in
fluorescence bronchoscopy for the early detection of lung cancer,
highlighted precedent-setting legislation introduced last week in the
U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Clay Shaw (R-FL) that
supports early detection of lung cancer and lung cancer screening
tests including fluorescence bronchoscopy for high-risk individuals.
House Resolution #5455 would amend the Social Security Act to
provide coverage for lung cancer screening tests for high-risk
individuals under the Medicare program. The legislation ...