IV 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1148 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 15, 2018 Mrs. Brooks of Indiana (for herself, Mr. Banks of Indiana , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Rokita , Mr. Visclosky , Mrs. Walorski , and Mr. Messer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals and ideas of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates and human suffering; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2018— (1) an estimated 26,240 cases of stomach cancer were diagnosed in the United States; and (2) it was estimated that 10,800 people in the United States would die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 31 percent; Whereas approximately 1 in 111 individuals will be diagnosed with stomach cancer during their lifetimes; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas more education for patients and health care providers is needed for the timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into effective early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2018 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it