Bill > J01631

This resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate November 2026 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York State. The resolution highlights that pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease, currently the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and projected to become the second, with a very low survival rate compared to other cancers; a significant majority of patients die within a year of diagnosis, and only a small percentage survive for five years. It notes that while cases and deaths are increasing, survival rates have seen little improvement over the past four decades, and research remains underfunded. The resolution also points out that symptoms often appear too late for effective treatment, and certain populations, such as those of Eastern European Jewish and African-American descent, are diagnosed more frequently, alongside risk factors like smoking, obesity, and family history. By proclaiming this awareness month, the state aims to encourage citizens to learn about pancreatic cancer, the importance of research funding, early detection, better treatments, and prevention strategies.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1631