III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 222 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2007 Mrs. Clinton (for herself, Mr. Smith, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Sanders, and Mr. Brown) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 10, 2007 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas over 37,170 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in the United States; Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death in the United States; Whereas 75 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis and only 5 percent survive more than 5 years, making pancreatic cancer the deadliest of any cancer; Whereas there has been no significant improvement in survival rates in the last 25 years and pancreatic cancer research is still in the earliest scientific stages; 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 of the disease is only 3 to 6 months; Whereas the incidence rate of pancreatic cancer is 40 to 50 percent higher in African Americans than in other ethnic groups; and Whereas it would be appropriate to observe November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the need for research funding, early detection methods, effective treatments, and treatment programs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.