IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1343 
Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer during its earliest 
stages, advancing medical research, and supporting the goals and ideals 
of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 11, 2010 
Mr. POSEY (for himself, Mr. HOLT, Mr. WOLF, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, 
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. SUTTON, and Ms. SPEIER) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer 
during its earliest stages, advancing medical research, 
and supporting the goals and ideals of Esophageal Can-
cer Awareness Month. 
Whereas esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer di-
agnosis in the United States, increasing 400 percent in 
the last 20 years; 
Whereas the 5-year survival rate is less than 18 percent, 
esophageal cancer is among the deadliest of cancers, sec-
ond only to pancreatic cancer; 
Whereas esophageal cancer is often not discovered until it has 
reached advanced stages when treatment outcomes are 
poor; 
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•HRES 1343 IH 
Whereas the American Cancer Society estimated that during 
2009 alone, 16,470 new cases of esophageal cancer would 
be diagnosed in the United States and 14,530 deaths 
from esophageal cancer would occur; 
Whereas esophageal cancer is often caused by heartburn or 
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) which can lead 
to Barrett’s Esophagus that results in as much as a 125- 
fold increase in a person’s chance of developing esopha-
geal cancer; 
Whereas the prevalence of this disease has grown and appro-
priate standards of care and treatment are under-
developed and in some cases lacking altogether; 
Whereas the health and well-being of Americans will be en-
hanced by improving esophageal cancer awareness and 
prevention activities; 
Whereas early detection and improved treatment strategies 
will benefit from increased research; and 
Whereas increased research and awareness of esophageal can-
cer will enable a greater understanding of this disease, 
earlier detection, more targeted treatments, and overall 
better outcomes for those suffering from this type of can-
cer: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Esophageal 
Cancer Awareness Month and applauds the efforts 
of advocates and organizations that encourage 
awareness, promote research, and provide education 
and give support to those impacted by esophageal 
cancer; 
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•HRES 1343 IH 
(2) supports increased research into the causes, 
treatments, and cures for esophageal cancer; and 
(3) recognizes the importance of early screen-
ing, when appropriate, for patients affected by pre- 
cursors such as acid reflux, Barrett’s Esophagus, 
and gastroesophageal reflux disease. 
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