A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 118-sres-481
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-11-30
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer

Commemorative events and holidays

Digestive and metabolic diseases

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Latest action: action_date: 2023-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR H5696; text: CR S5695)

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-11-30
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.</p>

action_date: 2023-11-30
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <div><br /></div> <div>This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. </div>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

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

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.