[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 341 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 341

  Expressing support for the designation of May as ``National Bladder 
                       Cancer Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 1, 2019

  Mr. Cartwright (for himself and Ms. Norton) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of May as ``National Bladder 
                       Cancer Awareness Month''.

Whereas more than 500,000 families in the United States live with bladder 
        cancer;
Whereas more than 80,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer 
        and over 17,000 will die due to the disease in 2019 alone;
Whereas bladder cancer affects people of all ages and backgrounds and is among 
        the top 10 cancers with the highest incidence rates in the United 
        States;
Whereas bladder cancer is known as one of the most expensive cancers to treat on 
        a per patient basis with a recurrence rate of approximately 50 to 80 
        percent, requiring lifelong surveillance;
Whereas bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in the urine, are easily 
        recognized, however, many are unaware of the threat of bladder cancer, 
        often prolonging time to diagnosis;
Whereas if diagnosed early, bladder cancer is treatable;
Whereas military veterans are twice as likely as non-veterans to be diagnosed 
        with bladder cancer;
Whereas women are often diagnosed at a later stage in the development of bladder 
        cancer, and when diagnosed at the same stage as men, women have a worse 
        prognosis;
Whereas if diagnosis and treatment are delayed, the life expectancy of an 
        individual with bladder cancer decreases;
Whereas the quality of life of a person with bladder cancer will depend on 
        future treatment and diagnosis developments, which will rely on research 
        advancements;
Whereas there have been few new treatments developed for bladder cancer in more 
        than 20 years;
Whereas research advancements for bladder cancer are limited by lack of 
        awareness about the disease within the medical community and general 
        public;
Whereas increased awareness will promote early diagnosis and increase chances of 
        survival;
Whereas increased awareness will bolster public support of the disease and thus 
        increase funding for innovative research and the development of new 
        treatment options and diagnostic tools;
Whereas traditionally, throughout May, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones 
        walk together throughout the United States to raise awareness of bladder 
        cancer;
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network and its community of patients, 
        caregivers, and specialists seek to foster a community of hope and 
        support, fund and conduct research for innovative treatments and 
        diagnostic tools, and increase public awareness and understanding of 
        bladder cancer; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National Bladder 
        Cancer Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Bladder Cancer 
        Awareness Month'';
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Bladder 
        Cancer Awareness Month''; and
            (3) calls on the people of the United States, interested 
        groups, and affected persons to--
                    (A) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to 
                foster understanding of the impact of the disease on 
                patients and their families and caregivers;
                    (B) take an active role in the fight to end bladder 
                cancer; and
                    (C) observe ``National Bladder Cancer Awareness 
                Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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