[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 197 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5695]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 481--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE GOALS OF STOMACH 
                         CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

  Mr. YOUNG (for himself, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Braun) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 481

       Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is 1 
     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 commonly diagnosed 
     type of cancer worldwide;
       Whereas, in 2023, an estimated--
       (1) 26,500 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the 
     United States; and
       (2) 11,130 individuals in the United States will die from 
     stomach cancer;
       Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach 
     cancer is only 35.7 percent, and the 5-year survival rate is 
     just 6.6 percent when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage;
       Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more 
     prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities;
       Whereas the initial diagnosis of stomach cancer is often 
     delayed because up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic 
     during early stages;
       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 2023 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, territories, and localities of the 
     United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer 
     Awareness Month.

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