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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 299 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 299
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 24, 2025
Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 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--
(1) about 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year;
(2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and
(3) 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 2025 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month--
(1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and
(2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".