Bill > SR226

This resolution, passed by the Pennsylvania Senate, officially recognizes February 15, 2026, as "International Childhood Cancer Day" within the Commonwealth. The resolution highlights the global effort to raise awareness about pediatric cancer, honors children who have succumbed to the disease, and acknowledges the significant number of diagnoses and deaths worldwide, noting that actual figures may be higher due to underreporting, especially in less developed regions. It celebrates the progress in survival rates in high-income countries, which have reached approximately 85%, but emphasizes the ongoing need for research and better treatments for certain cancers. The resolution also points out the serious long-term side effects children often experience from cancer treatments, such as developmental issues and increased risk of secondary cancers, and underscores that pediatric cancer remains a leading cause of disease-related death in children. Finally, it expresses solidarity with children battling cancer in Pennsylvania, remembers those lost, thanks caregivers, and encourages all residents to support awareness efforts, families, and research funding to ensure no child faces cancer alone.

Government Affairs

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr226