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Senate Resolution 372
By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Harrell of the 40th, Setzler of the
37th, Orrock of the 36th and others
A RESOLUTION
Expressing support for increased awareness of stomach cancer; and for other purposes.
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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 incidence, 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
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WHEREAS, increased advocacy, awareness, research and education may bring improved
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outcomes for patients in earlier detection and treatment.14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body15
express support for increased awareness of stomach cancer and recognize that such16
awareness may lead to earlier detection for patients.17
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed18
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the19
press.20
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