A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-319
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2021-07-26
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer

Commemorative events and holidays

Health promotion and preventive care
Latest action: action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6106)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-07-26
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p> This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.</p>

action_date: 2021-08-09
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2021 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

Whereas sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels, that can arise anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States— (1) 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) more than 7,000 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 1 time; Whereas, each year, 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and 20 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2021 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

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 319 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 26, 2021 Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions August 9, 2021 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .

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 7,000 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any 1 time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 20 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes 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 2021 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

That the Senate supports the designation of July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month .