A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 765 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 765

   Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as ``National
                       Sarcoma Awareness Month''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 9, 2026

   Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

   Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 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 18,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year;

    (2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and

    (3) over 236,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time;

Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 21
        percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma;
Whereas more than 100 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 2026 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 2026 as
``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''.
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