Bill > K00301

This resolution calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim March 2025 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, highlighting the critical importance of raising awareness about this serious health issue. The resolution emphasizes several key facts about colorectal cancer, including that it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, affects approximately one in 23 men and one in 26 women, and is expected to become the number one cancer killer for people ages 20-49 by 2030. It underscores the significance of regular screening, noting that if everyone aged 50 and older had recommended screening tests, up to 60 percent of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented, and the five-year survival rate for localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent. The resolution aims to draw attention to the fact that colorectal cancer is highly preventable through screening, which can detect and remove precancerous polyps, and to encourage more people to get up-to-date with recommended screenings. By memorializing the governor to make this proclamation, the legislative body seeks to increase public awareness and promote early detection and prevention of this serious health condition.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K301