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IV
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 726
Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana (for herself, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. BUCSHON,
Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH, Mr. BANKS, Mr. PENCE, Mrs.
WALORSKI, and Mr. BAIRD) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer
Awareness Month.
Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one
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 common type of
cancer worldwide;
Whereas, in 2019—
(1) an estimated 27,510 cases of stomach cancer will
be diagnosed in the United States; and
(2) an estimated 11,140 people in the United States
will die from stomach cancer;
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Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach can-
cer is only 31.5 percent;
Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more preva-
lent among racial and ethnic minorities;
Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stom-
ach cancer among patients and health care providers
could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symp-
toms;
Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and
treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and
Whereas November 2019 is an appropriate month to observe
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer
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Awareness Month;
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(2) supports efforts to increase awareness of,
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and education about, stomach cancer among the
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general public of the United States;
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(3) recognizes the need for additional research
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into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for
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stomach cancer; and
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(4) encourages States, territories, and localities
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of the United States to support the goals of Stom-
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ach Cancer Awareness Month.
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