Bill > J00077

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 21, 2025, as Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Day in New York State, coinciding with AML World Awareness Day. The resolution provides detailed context about AML, describing it as a rare and aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer that is the most common form of acute leukemia in adults. It explains the medical complexity of the disease, detailing how abnormal genetic changes in bone marrow stem cells disrupt normal blood cell production, leading to leukemia cells that can spread to other body parts. The resolution highlights the serious health implications of AML, including symptoms such as shortness of breath, bruising, fever, weakness, and increased infection risk, while emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about this serious health condition. By seeking a gubernatorial proclamation, the legislative body aims to draw public attention to AML and potentially stimulate increased research, support, and understanding of this challenging disease.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J77