[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 245 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 245

  Designating November 2011 as ``Stomach Cancer Awareness Month'' and 
     supporting efforts to educate the public about stomach cancer.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 29, 2011

    Mr. Kerry (for himself and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating November 2011 as ``Stomach Cancer Awareness Month'' and 
     supporting efforts to educate the public about stomach cancer.

Whereas stomach cancer is 1 of the most difficult cancers to detect and treat in 
        the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality 
        rates and human suffering;
Whereas stomach cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer mortality 
        worldwide;
Whereas, in 2009, an estimated 21,000 new cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed 
        in the United States;
Whereas, in 2010, it was estimated that 10,000 people in the United States would 
        die from stomach cancer;
Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 26 
        percent;
Whereas approximately 1 in 113 individuals will be diagnosed with stomach cancer 
        in their lifetimes;
Whereas an inherited form of stomach cancer carries a 67- to 83-percent risk 
        that an individual will be diagnosed with stomach cancer by 80 years of 
        age;
Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and 
        ethnic minorities;
Whereas better patient and health care provider education is needed for the 
        timely recognition of stomach cancer risks and symptoms;
Whereas more research into effective early diagnosis, screening, and treatment 
        for stomach cancer is needed; and
Whereas November 2011 is an appropriate month to observe ``Stomach Cancer 
        Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates November 2011 as ``Stomach Cancer Awareness 
        Month'';
            (2) supports efforts to educate the people of the United 
        States about stomach cancer;
            (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early 
        diagnosis and treatment for stomach cancer; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States and 
        interested groups to observe and support November 2011 as 
        ``Stomach Cancer Awareness Month'' through appropriate programs 
        and activities to promote public awareness of, and potential 
        treatments for, stomach cancer.
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