The 1985 Congressional hearing focused on amending Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to outlaw discrimination against handicapped persons and employment discrimination against persons with a history of cancer. Statements are presented from agency officials, policy analysts, medical staff, attorneys, and public officials. In addition, prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials are included from advocacy groups, representatives, police officers, and national organizations such as One Fourth/the Alliance for Cancer Patients and their Families, Candlelighters, American Cancer Society, and National Federation of the Blind. (CL)