[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 222 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 222

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 6, 2007

   Mrs. Clinton (for herself and Mr. Smith) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
                          Labor, and Pensions

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