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Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: Support for Early Detection

This House Resolution supports designating May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase public knowledge about this disease, its symptoms, and the importance of early detection, which can save thousands of lives. Citizens are encouraged to actively participate in awareness-raising activities and support research.
Key points
Increased public awareness of bladder cancer can lead to earlier detection and better survival rates.
Bladder cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers, especially among veterans and those exposed to risk factors.
Early symptoms, such as blood in the urine, are easily recognizable, but many Americans are unaware of them.
Support for research into new treatments and a cure for bladder cancer is crucial for improving patients' quality of life.
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Print number: 119_HRES_392
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Process start date: 2025-05-06