Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SR0019

Introduced
1/24/23  
Refer
1/24/23  
Refer
3/7/23  
Report Pass
3/22/23  

Caption

PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS

Impact

By designating a specific month for awareness, SR0019 seeks to engage the general public, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups in a concerted effort to improve outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer. It aims to educate high-risk populations about their susceptibility to the disease and the need for early detection methods. This legislative action is anticipated to foster increased funding and resources allocated towards pancreatic cancer research and patient support.

Summary

Senate Resolution 0019 (SR0019) aims to declare November 2023 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. This resolution highlights the critical issue of pancreatic cancer, which is recognized as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with projections indicating it could become the second leading cause by 2030. The resolution emphasizes the urgency in raising awareness about pancreatic cancer, its symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early screening in potentially saving lives.

Contention

Despite its positive intent, the resolution may invite discussions about the adequacy of current healthcare policies in addressing cancer treatment and prevention comprehensively. There may be debates about the effectiveness of awareness months and whether they result in tangible improvements in patient outcomes or simply serve to promote awareness without leading to actionable healthcare changes. Additionally, there could be discussions on the allocation of state resources toward public health initiatives versus other pressing health concerns.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SR80

Designates May 3, 2014, as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day in Louisiana" and commends the efforts of Ronnie Edwards in raising pancreatic cancer awareness.

IL AR129

Relative to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

IL SR31

Designating February 21, 2022, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

IL HR227

Designating the month of November 2023 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

IL HR514

Designating the month of November 2024 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

IL SR36

Designating February 20, 2023, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at Legislature

IL H8039

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

IL H8061

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

IL SR41

Commends the Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation on its commitment to ensuring that the citizens of Louisiana are informed and aware of the issues specifically associated with pancreatic cancer.

IL HR0136

TNBC AWARENESS MONTH

Similar Bills

CA AR129

Relative to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

LA SR41

Commends the Elvin Howard, Sr. Pancreatic Cancer Advocacy Foundation on its commitment to ensuring that the citizens of Louisiana are informed and aware of the issues specifically associated with pancreatic cancer.

MA S1330

To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

MA S1484

To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

WV SR31

Designating February 21, 2022, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

MA H2432

To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

MA H2182

To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

LA SR80

Designates May 3, 2014, as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day in Louisiana" and commends the efforts of Ronnie Edwards in raising pancreatic cancer awareness.