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A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''.
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating July 2025 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a rare cancer of bones or connective tissues, with approximately 17,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States and about 7,600 deaths each year. The resolution notes that sarcoma accounts for about 1 percent of adult cancers and approximately 15 percent of childhood cancers, and that the condition is often misdiagnosed and underreported. The designation is intended to raise public awareness about sarcoma and encourage individuals to seek proper diagnosis and treatment for the disease.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] (R-WI)
Actions (3)
- Jun 24, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518) · senate
- Jun 24, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 24, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 24, 2025
Mr. Johnson submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as “National Sarcoma Awareness Month”.
Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, and blood vessels, that can arise nearly anywhere in the body; Whereas, in the United States—
(1) about 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year;
(2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and
(3) about 50,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time;
Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 70 subtypes of sarcoma have been identified; Whereas the potential causes of sarcoma are not well understood; Whereas treatment for sarcoma can include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy; Whereas sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July 2025 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month—
(1) to raise awareness about sarcoma; and
(2) to encourage more individuals in the United States to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 2025 as “National Sarcoma Awareness Month”. <all>
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