S.Res. 765

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 765 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 765 Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 9, 2026 Mr. Johnson (for himself and Mr. Rounds) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 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 18,000 individuals are diagnosed with sarcoma each year; (2) approximately 7,600 individuals die from sarcoma each year; and (3) over 236,000 individuals struggle with sarcoma at any given time; Whereas, each year, about 1 percent of cancers diagnosed in adults and around 21 percent of cancers diagnosed in children are sarcoma; Whereas more than 100 subtypes 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 2026 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 Resolved, That the Senate supports the designation of July 2026 as ``National Sarcoma Awareness Month''. <all>