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PRINTER'S NO. 550
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
90
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DONATUCCI, BURNS, KULIK, KINSEY, SCHLOSSBERG,
MILLARD, CALTAGIRONE, MATZIE, SCHWEYER, MURT, CHARLTON,
FREEMAN, McNEILL, LONGIETTI, SAINATO, RYAN, BAKER, V. BROWN,
CAUSER, DiGIROLAMO, ROZZI, DUSH, SONNEY, MARSICO, KORTZ,
YOUNGBLOOD, PICKETT, GOODMAN, FITZGERALD, HENNESSEY,
READSHAW, NEILSON, IRVIN, WARD, BOBACK, GABLER, DAWKINS,
BIZZARRO AND DeLUCA, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 17, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of March 2017 as "National Colorectal
Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in
the colon or rectum, both of which are parts of the large
intestine and the body's digestive system; and
WHEREAS, During digestion the colon absorbs water and
nutrients from food and stores waste matter, which moves to the
rectum; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer often begins as a growth called a
polyp, which may form on the inner wall of the colon or rectum;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to colorectal polyps, risk factors of
colorectal cancer include increasing age, family history,
certain genetic mutations, excessive alcohol use, obesity,
physical inactivity, cigarette smoking and history of
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inflammatory bowel disease; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of developing colorectal cancer include
changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, stomach pains or
cramps, weakness, unexplained weight loss and low red blood cell
count; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of
cancer-related mortality in the United States, accounting for an
expected 50,260 deaths in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Unprecedented progress has been made in the last
decade in reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death rates
largely due to prevention and early detection through screening;
and
WHEREAS, Up to 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be
prevented if everyone 50 years of age or older were screened
regularly and appropriately treated; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, March has been celebrated as "National
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" by advocacy groups, public
officials, health care providers and patients; and
WHEREAS, During this month, participants generate widespread
awareness about colorectal cancer and encourage the public to
learn more about disease prevention, early detection and
maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of March 2017 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives join advocates
nationwide in urging the residents of this Commonwealth to
follow preventative measures such as:
(1) Engaging in physical activity for at least 30
minutes a day, at least five days a week.
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(2) Maintaining a healthy weight.
(3) Quitting smoking.
(4) Limiting alcohol intake.
(5) Eating healthy fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
(6) Reducing the intake of red meat and cutting out
processed meat.
(7) Beginning regular screenings at 50 years of age and
earlier for those individuals at higher risk.
(8) Consulting with a doctor about tests for detecting
cancer and pre-cancer, such as a colonoscopy, virtual
colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, double-contrast barium
enema, stool occult blood test, stool immunochemical test and
stool DNA test;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge its members,
the Department of Health and health care professionals across
this Commonwealth to recognize "National Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to increase awareness about the
disease and how to prevent it through a healthy lifestyle and
proper screenings.
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