A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
United States119th CongressSRES-299Senate
Updated: Jun 24, 2025
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for designating July 2025 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month." The primary goal of this designation is to significantly raise public awareness about sarcoma, a rare but serious cancer affecting bones and connective tissues throughout the body. Sarcoma is a complex disease with over 70 identified subtypes, often misdiagnosed, and its potential causes are not well understood. Each year, approximately 17,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma, and about 7,600 die from it, with around 50,000 individuals struggling with the condition at any given time. By dedicating a month to awareness, the resolution aims to encourage more individuals in the United States to seek proper diagnosis and treatment, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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