[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 181 (Thursday, November 15, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7060]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 703--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE GOALS OF STOMACH 
                         CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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

                              S. Res. 703

       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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