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This resolution designates March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, providing extensive context about colorectal cancer and its impact. The resolution highlights critical information, including that colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, with an estimated 154,270 new cases expected in the United States in 2025, and affects approximately one in 24 people in their lifetime. It emphasizes the importance of screening, particularly colonoscopies, which can reduce the likelihood of new cancer cases by 69% and the chance of dying by 88%. The resolution also notes health disparities, pointing out that Black Americans are 20% more likely to have colorectal cancer and 40% more likely to die from it, and Native communities face the highest incidence rates. Additionally, the document underscores that while colorectal cancer incidence rates have declined over 50% between 1985 and 2020, it remains the second most deadly cancer in Pennsylvania and is the only top-five deadly cancer without a dedicated research program and funding stream. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to promote understanding, early detection, and prevention of colorectal cancer.

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