Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2018 as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".
Policy area: Health

Summary:
Supports the designation, and the goals and ideals, of May 2018 as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
Calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons to: (1) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families and caregivers, and (2) take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 510 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 510

  Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2018 as 
              ``National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 15, 2018

  Mr. Menendez (for himself and Mr. Isakson) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2018 as 
              ``National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month''.

Whereas more than 700,000 people in the United States live with bladder cancer;
Whereas more than 81,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer 
        and more than 17,000 will die due to the disease in 2018 alone;
Whereas bladder cancer affects people of all ages and backgrounds and is among 
        the top 10 cancers with the highest incidence rates in the United 
        States;
Whereas bladder cancer is known as one of the most expensive cancers to treat on 
        a per patient basis, with a recurrence rate of approximately 50 to 80 
        percent, requiring lifelong surveillance;
Whereas bladder cancer symptoms, such as blood in the urine, are easily 
        recognized, however, many are unaware of the threat of bladder cancer, 
        often prolonging the time to diagnosis;
Whereas, if diagnosed early, bladder cancer is treatable;
Whereas military veterans are twice as likely as nonveterans to be diagnosed 
        with bladder cancer;
Whereas women are often diagnosed at a later stage in the development of bladder 
        cancer, and when diagnosed at the same stage as men, women have a worse 
        prognosis;
Whereas, if diagnosis and treatment are delayed, the life expectancy of an 
        individual with bladder cancer decreases;
Whereas the quality of life of a person with bladder cancer will depend on 
        future treatment and diagnosis developments, which will rely on research 
        advancements;
Whereas research advancements for bladder cancer are limited by a lack of 
        awareness about the disease within the medical community and the general 
        public;
Whereas increased awareness of bladder cancer will promote early diagnosis and 
        increase the chances of survival;
Whereas increased awareness of bladder cancer will bolster public support of the 
        disease and thus increase funding for innovative research and the 
        development of new treatment options and diagnostic tools;
Whereas, traditionally, on the first Saturday in May each year, survivors, 
        caregivers, and loved ones walk together throughout the United States to 
        raise awareness of bladder cancer;
Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network and its community of patients, 
        caregivers, and specialists seek--

    (1) to foster a community of hope and support;

    (2) to fund and conduct research for innovative treatments and 
diagnostic tools; and

    (3) to increase public awareness and understanding of bladder cancer; 
and

Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National Bladder 
        Cancer Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of May 2018 as ``National 
        Bladder Cancer Awareness Month'';
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Bladder 
        Cancer Awareness Month; and
            (3) calls on the people of the United States, interested 
        groups, and affected persons--
                    (A) to promote awareness of bladder cancer and to 
                foster understanding of the impact of the disease on 
                patients and their families and caregivers;
                    (B) to take an active role in the fight to end 
                bladder cancer; and
                    (C) to observe National Bladder Cancer Awareness 
                Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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