[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 481 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 481

  Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 30, 2023

   Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Braun) 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 1 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 commonly diagnosed type of cancer 
        worldwide;
Whereas, in 2023, an estimated--

    (1) 26,500 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United 
States; and

    (2) 11,130 individuals in the United States will die from stomach 
cancer;

Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 35.7 
        percent, and the 5-year survival rate is just 6.6 percent when diagnosed 
        at a late, or distant, stage;
Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and 
        ethnic minorities;
Whereas the 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 2023 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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