HR601: HR601 Support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; recognize

25 LC 112 3346 House Resolution 601 By: Representatives Silcox of the 53rd, Hawkins of the 27th, Newton of the 127th, Mathiak of the 82nd, and Reese of the 140th A RESOLUTION Expressing support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, stomach cancer, known as gastric cancer, is the fifth most common cancer2 globally and the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide; and3 WHEREAS, stomach cancer, accounts for about 1.5 percent of all new cancers diagnosed4 in the United States each year; and5 WHEREAS, 26,890 new cases of stomach cancer were reported in 2024; and6 WHEREAS, there are disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality among racial and7 ethnic groups in the United States; and8 WHEREAS, while there has been a decline in stomach cancer incid ence, the lack of9 awareness and focus on risk factors and early detection through screening and surveillance10 may cause individuals at high risk for the disease to dismiss their symptoms; and11 WHEREAS, Georgia ranks 11th in mortality from stomach cancer; and12 H. R. 601 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3346 WHEREAS, increased advocacy, awareness, research and education may bring improved13 outcomes for patients in earlier detection and treatment.14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that15 the members of this body express support for increased awarenes s of stomach cancer and16 recognize that such awareness may lead to earlier detection for patients.17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized18 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the19 public and the press.20 H. R. 601 - 2 -