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This resolution designates June as Cancer Survivors Month and the first Sunday in June as Cancer Survivors Day, with a focus on recognizing and supporting individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. The resolution highlights that a cancer survivor is anyone diagnosed with cancer, regardless of their current treatment status, and notes that in January 2022, the National Cancer Institute estimated 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, with projections of growth to 22.5 million by 2032 and over 26 million by 2040. Specifically for Iowa, the Cancer Registry estimates 171,535 current cancer survivors. The resolution aims to acknowledge the strength and resilience of cancer survivors, educate the public about the challenges they face, encourage support for cancer research and prevention, and foster a supportive environment for those impacted by cancer. It calls on Iowa residents to celebrate and honor cancer survivors, raise awareness about their experiences, and support ongoing research and care efforts. As a procedural follow-up, the resolution requires the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Director and Principal Investigator of the Iowa Cancer Registry.

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