[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S6335]
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    SENATE RESOLUTION 841--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2024 AS ``NATIONAL 
                   CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. SCHUMER (for Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. Scott of South 
Carolina, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Reed, Mr. Casey, Mr. Hawley, and Mr. 
Graham)) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 841

       Whereas each year more than 14,500 children under the age 
     of 19 in the United States are diagnosed with cancer;
       Whereas every year more than 1,500 children in the United 
     States lose their lives to cancer;
       Whereas childhood cancer is the leading cause of death from 
     disease after infancy and one of the leading causes of death 
     overall for children in the United States;
       Whereas the 5-year survival rate for children with cancer 
     in the United States has increased from 58 percent in the 
     mid-1970s to 85 percent in 2024, representing a significant 
     improvement from previous decades;
       Whereas 60 to 90 percent of children in the United States 
     who survive cancer will develop at least one chronic health 
     condition, and some survivors may face a late effect from 
     treatment that can be severe or life-threatening; and
       Whereas childhood cancer occurs frequently and spares no 
     racial or ethnic group, socioeconomic class, or geographic 
     region: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates September 2024 as ``National Childhood 
     Cancer Awareness Month'';
       (2) requests that the Federal Government, States, 
     localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month 
     with appropriate programs and activities, with the goal of 
     increasing public knowledge of the risks of childhood cancer;
       (3) encourages survivors of childhood cancer to continue to 
     receive ongoing monitoring and care throughout their adult 
     lives;
       (4) recognizes the human toll of childhood cancer and 
     pledges to make the prevention of and cure for childhood 
     cancer a public health priority;
       (5) reminds the people of the United States of the bravery 
     of children who are diagnosed with cancer; and
       (6) commends and honors the courage of such children.

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