S.Res. 249 — Agreed to in Senate

III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 249 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 13, 2023Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 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 16,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,200 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 types 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 2023 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 That the Senate supports the designation of July 2023 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.