[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 720 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 720

 Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 20, 2008

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

                            December 9, 2008

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas approximately 37,680 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 Randolph (``Randy'') Frederick Pausch, who was diagnosed with pancreatic 
        cancer in 2006, delivered his ``Last Lecture'' on September 18, 2007, 
        which gave a voice to victims of pancreatic cancer, and inspired people 
        to live life to the fullest;
Whereas the lecture by and advocacy of Randy Pausch have brought, and will 
        continue to bring, renewed advocacy and commitment to the field of 
        pancreatic cancer research and treatment;
Whereas the lecture by and advocacy of Randy Pausch have touched countless 
        people throughout the United States and the world and encouraged them to 
        change their lives for the better;
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 
        30 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 present themselves, it is generally 
        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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