[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2075]
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     SENATE RESOLUTION 249--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION 
          OF JULY 2023 AS ``NATIONAL SARCOMA AWARENESS MONTH''

       Mr. JOHNSON (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the 
     following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. 
     Res. 24

                              S. Res. 249

       Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective 
     tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood 
     vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body;
       Whereas, in the United States--
       (1) about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma 
     each year;
       (2) approximately 7,200 individuals die from sarcoma each 
     year; and
       (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 
     given time;
       Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in 
     adults and around 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children 
     are sarcoma;
       Whereas more than 70 types of sarcoma have been identified;
       Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well 
     understood;
       Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, 
     radiation therapy, or chemotherapy;
       Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; 
     and
       Whereas July 2023 would be an appropriate month to 
     designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month--
       (1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and
       (2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to 
     get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 
     2023 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''.

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