[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 641 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     November 16, 2004.
Whereas over 31,860 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in 
        the United States;
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 percent, the highest of 
        any cancer;
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death in the 
        United States;
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal treatment options for 
        pancreatic cancer;
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally present themselves, it is 
        too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average survival rate of 
        those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months;
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gender, or race, and 
        only 4 percent of patients survive beyond 5 years;
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the first national 
        patient advocacy organization serving the pancreatic cancer community, 
        focuses its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient 
        services, and public awareness and education related to developing 
        effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the Congress 
        designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to 
        educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the 
        need for research funding, early detection methods, effective 
        treatments, and prevention programs: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of 
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.