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This resolution recognizes the week of May 5 through 11, 2025, as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical importance of raising awareness about lung cancer. The resolution points out that lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the United States and Pennsylvania, with an estimated 10,250 new diagnoses and 5,820 deaths in Pennsylvania for 2025. It emphasizes the severity of the disease, noting that half of those diagnosed do not survive beyond one year and that lung cancer kills approximately 361 people daily. The resolution acknowledges the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative, which has been working since 2014 to reduce lung cancer diagnoses and improve outcomes for those living with the disease. By officially designating this week, the Senate aims to encourage Pennsylvania residents to learn more about lung cancer detection and treatment, and to support research funding that could lead to new treatments and improved early detection methods.

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