[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 96 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H5505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   FUNDING PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH

  (Ms. HAHN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest 
cancers. A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is often a death sentence. Of 
all of the patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, 73 percent die 
within the first year, most within the first 3 to 6 months.
  I think we should reverse these alarming statistics and give hope to 
those who are affected by this disease. Fifty years ago, women were 
dying of breast cancer at an alarming rate; but today, with more 
scientific research, early detection techniques, and affordable health 
care, the survival rate is much higher. Women are fighting and beating 
breast cancer.
  I think we should invest more funding for advanced research for 
pancreatic cancer that could save thousands of lives.
  Pancreatic cancer, unfortunately, touched the life of my friend, 
Larry Clark, former mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, California; but 
thanks to a successful surgery and clinical trials, Larry is alive and 
well.
  Now, he has dedicated his life to working with the Pancreatic Cancer 
Action Network to help others fight this deadly disease. They were here 
Monday, walking the halls of Congress, urging us for more research 
money.
  My hope is that the awareness of this critical issue will be an 
impetus for action and improvement of the way we treat pancreatic 
cancer in order to fight the disease and save lives.

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