[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 703 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 703

  Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 15, 2018

   Mr. Young (for himself and Mr. Donnelly) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, 
                          Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most 
        difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which 
        contributes to high mortality rates;
Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the 
        stomach;
Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide;
Whereas, in 2018--

    (1) an estimated 26,240 cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed in the 
United States; and

    (2) it was estimated that 10,800 people in the United States would die 
from stomach cancer;

Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 31 
        percent;
Whereas approximately 1 in 111 individuals will be diagnosed with stomach cancer 
        during his or her lifetime;
Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and 
        ethnic minorities;
Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among 
        patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of 
        stomach cancer symptoms;
Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach 
        cancer is needed; and
Whereas November 2018 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer 
        Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month;
            (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and 
        education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the 
        United States;
            (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early 
        diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and
            (4) encourages States and territories and localities of the 
        United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness 
        Month.
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