III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 481 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2023 Mr. Young (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Braun ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is 1 of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2023, an estimated— (1) 26,500 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) 11,130 individuals in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 35.7 percent, and the 5-year survival rate is just 6.6 percent when diagnosed at a late, or distant, stage; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas the initial diagnosis of stomach cancer is often delayed because up to 80 percent of patients are asymptomatic during early stages; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2023 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it