Bill > J00102

This resolution seeks to formally request that Governor Kathy Hochul declare September 2025 as Blood Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of raising public awareness about blood cancers. The resolution provides context about blood cancers, which affect white blood cells, red blood cells, or platelets, and notes that approximately 14,000 people are diagnosed with blood cancers monthly in the United States, with someone dying from blood cancer every nine minutes. It outlines key symptoms, including lymph node swelling, persistent fatigue, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss, and identifies risk factors such as family history, genetic disorders, smoking, and exposure to radiation. The resolution emphasizes the significance of education and awareness in combating these diseases, pointing out that while survival rates have improved, blood cancers remain a serious health issue. By memorializing the governor to officially recognize this awareness month, the legislative body aims to enhance public understanding, encourage early detection, and support ongoing research efforts to combat blood cancers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J102