III
117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 694
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 23, 2022
Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
July 20, 2022
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to with an amended preamble
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 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—
about 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year;
approximately 7,200 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and
about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time;
Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 15 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 2022 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month—
to raise awareness about sarcoma; and
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 2022 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month
.