[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 745 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 745
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
September 25, 2006.
Whereas over 33,730 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 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 first national
patient advocacy organization serving the pancreatic cancer community,
focuses its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient
services, and public awareness and education related to developing
effective treatments and 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.