[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 839 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 839

  Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 17, 2022

    Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Braun, and Mr. Warnock) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most 
        difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which 
        contributes to high mortality rates;
Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the 
        stomach;
Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide;
Whereas, in 2022, an estimated--

    (1) 26,380 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United 
States; and

    (2) 11,090 individuals in the United States will die from stomach 
cancer;

Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 32.4 
        percent, and when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage, the 5-year 
        survival rate is just 6 percent;
Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and 
        ethnic minorities;
Whereas initial diagnosis of stomach cancer is often delayed because up to 80 
        percent of patients are asymptomatic during early stages;
Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among 
        patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of 
        stomach cancer symptoms;
Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach 
        cancer is needed; and
Whereas November 2022 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer 
        Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month;
            (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and 
        education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the 
        United States;
            (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early 
        diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and
            (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the 
        United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness 
        Month.
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