[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 89 (Thursday, June 20, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   ACKNOWLEDGING THE ADVOCACY OF THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2013

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to take this 
opportunity to recognize and thank Central Floridians Amy Di Bella, 
Taylor Kennedy, Thuy Phan, and Rose Quinlan from the Pancreatic Cancer 
Action Network for taking the time to meet with me this week to share 
their families' struggles with pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer 
Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working 
together to advance research, advocate for a cure, support patients, 
and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.
   Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, with 
only a six percent five-year survival rate. As the fourth leading cause 
of death from cancer for both men and women in the United States, 
pancreatic cancer is also the tenth most commonly diagnosed cancer in 
men and the ninth most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. While the 
overall cancer incidence and death rates are declining, the number of 
Americans who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is increasing. 
Sadly, there are currently no curative treatments for pancreatic 
cancer.
   Investing in groundbreaking cancer research is about improving the 
lives of loved ones afflicted with the disease, and about fostering a 
healthier future for our sons and daughters. On behalf of the citizens 
of Central Florida, it is an honor to stand alongside the medical 
community in the fight against cancer. The continuous support of 
medical research initiatives are imperative to both advancing new 
treatments that improve the lives of patients afflicted with cancer and 
bringing our nation closer to finding a cure. I thank the Pancreatic 
Cancer Action Network for their tireless advocacy to end pancreatic 
cancer.

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