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Supporting July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

The US Senate officially supported designating July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. This resolution aims to highlight sarcoma, a rare cancer often misdiagnosed, affecting bones and connective tissues. The goal is to encourage better public recognition of symptoms, leading to earlier diagnosis and improved treatment outcomes for the thousands affected annually.
Key points
Increased public awareness regarding sarcoma, a rare cancer affecting approximately 16,000 individuals in the US each year.
Encouragement for citizens to seek proper diagnosis and treatment, addressing the issue of sarcoma being frequently misdiagnosed.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Print number: SRES 249
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2023-06-13