[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 262 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 8, 2003.
Whereas over 30,700 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year in
the United States;
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 percent, the highest of
any cancer;
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of cancer death for men
and women in the United States;
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal treatment options for
pancreatic cancer;
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally present themselves, it is
too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average survival rate of
those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months;
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gender, or race, and
only 4 percent of patients survive beyond 5 years;
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), the only national
advocacy organization for pancreatic cancer patients, facilitates
awareness, patient support, professional education, and advocacy for
pancreatic cancer research funding, with a view to ultimately developing
a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has requested that the Congress
designate November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to
educate communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer and the
need for research funding, early detection methods, effective
treatments, and prevention programs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Attest:
Clerk.