Bill Text: MI HR0188 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare November 2021 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-3)
Status: (Passed) 2021-11-02 - Adopted [HR0188 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0188-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.188
Reps. Bollin, Allor, Bezotte, Breen, Cavanagh, Clemente, Haadsma, Hood, Hope, Kuppa, Morse, Pohutsky, Rogers, Sneller, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare November 2021 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
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; and
Whereas, Stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; and
Whereas, Stomach cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer worldwide; and
Whereas, In 2021, an estimated 26,520 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and over 11,000 people in the country will die from the disease; and
Whereas, The estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 31 percent; and
Whereas, Approximately 1 in 96 men and 1 in 152 women will be diagnosed with stomach cancer during his or her lifetime; and
Whereas, In the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; and
Whereas, Increased awareness of and education about stomach cancer among patients and healthcare providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; and
Whereas, More research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 2021 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We support the goals of awareness of, and education about, the condition among the general public of Michigan and recognize the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer.
