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.
WHEREAS, stomach cancer, known as gastric cancer, is the fifth most common cancer
globally and the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide; and
WHEREAS, stomach cancer, accounts for about 1.5 percent of all new cancers diagnosed
in the United States each year; and
WHEREAS, 26,890 new cases of stomach cancer were reported in 2024; and
WHEREAS, there are disparities in stomach cancer incidence and mortality among racial and
ethnic groups in the United States; and
WHEREAS, while there has been a decline in stomach cancer incidence, the lack of
awareness and focus on risk factors and early detection through screening and surveillance
may cause individuals at high risk for the disease to dismiss their symptoms; and
WHEREAS, Georgia ranks 11th in mortality from stomach cancer; and
WHEREAS, increased advocacy, awareness, research and education may bring improved
outcomes for patients in earlier detection and treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body express support for increased awareness of stomach cancer and
recognize that such awareness may lead to earlier detection for patients.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.