HR 305 — A Resolution designating the month of November 2025 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.

PRINTER'S NO.    2264

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 305
                                              Session of
                                                2025

     INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, WARREN, STEELE, MAYES, VENKAT, GUZMAN,
        FREEMAN, T. DAVIS, McNEILL, HILL-EVANS, HOHENSTEIN, WAXMAN,
        RIVERA, PROBST, GUENST, GALLAGHER, HARKINS, NEILSON, SANCHEZ,
        CAUSER, MENTZER AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025


                               A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating the month of November 2025 as "Pancreatic Cancer
 2      Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
 3      WHEREAS, The pancreas is a thin, pear-shaped gland behind the
 4   stomach that plays an important role in the digestive system by
 5   producing fluids to help break down food and hormones to control
 6   blood sugar levels; and
 7      WHEREAS, There are typically no symptoms during the early
 8   stages of pancreatic cancer and it spreads quickly throughout
 9   the body, making it difficult to detect and harder to treat in
10   later stages; and
11      WHEREAS, Symptoms that could indicate pancreatic cancer
12   include upper abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, severe
13   itching, digestive problems, nausea and vomiting; and
14      WHEREAS, The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is yet to be
15   determined; and
16      WHEREAS, Risk factors, including genetics, age, smoking,
17   obesity and long-standing diabetes, may contribute to the
 1   development of pancreatic cancer; and
 2      WHEREAS, Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of
 3   cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States each
 4   year; and
 5      WHEREAS, Organizations such as the Pancreatic Cancer Action
 6   Network and the National Pancreas Foundation are committed to
 7   helping and empowering patients suffering from pancreatic
 8   cancer, focusing efforts on public policy, research funding,
 9   patient services and public awareness and developing effective
10   treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
11      WHEREAS, "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" is celebrated
12   each November to highlight awareness efforts and strengthen the
13   voices speaking out about pancreatic cancer; and
14      WHEREAS, The good health and well-being of the residents of
15   this Commonwealth are enhanced as a direct result of increased
16   awareness about pancreatic cancer and research regarding early
17   detection, causes and effective treatments; therefore be it
18      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
19   month of November 2025 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in
20   Pennsylvania; and be it further
21      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives strongly support
22   educational activities and programs designed to strengthen
23   awareness and support those living with pancreatic cancer.




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