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This resolution designates November 2025 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical nature of pancreatic cancer, a serious health condition affecting both men and women. The resolution provides context about the pancreas, a gland crucial for digestion and blood sugar regulation, and emphasizes that pancreatic cancer is particularly challenging due to its lack of early symptoms and rapid spread. By acknowledging that pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, the resolution seeks to raise public awareness about the disease's risk factors, which include genetics, age, smoking, obesity, and diabetes. The resolution also recognizes organizations like the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the National Pancreas Foundation that work to support patients, fund research, and develop more effective treatments. Additionally, the resolution calls for supporting educational activities and programs designed to strengthen awareness and provide support for those living with pancreatic cancer, with the ultimate goal of enhancing the health and well-being of Pennsylvania's residents through increased understanding of this serious medical condition.

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