PRINTER'S NO. 2064
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
227
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, WARREN, ROZZI, SCHLOSSBERG, GIRAL, JAMES,
HILL-EVANS, MADDEN, DONAHUE, HARKINS, KINSEY, PICKETT,
MARCELL, GALLAGHER, McNEILL, HADDOCK, PROBST, GILLEN,
HEFFLEY, VENKAT, SANCHEZ, BOROWSKI, MENTZER, DELLOSO, CEPEDA-
FREYTIZ, KHAN, BELLMON, SCOTT, CAUSER AND GREEN,
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of November 2023 as "Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The pancreas is a thin, pear-shaped gland behind the
stomach that plays an important role in the digestive system by
producing fluids to help break down food and hormones to control
blood sugar levels; and
WHEREAS, There are typically no symptoms during the early
stages of pancreatic cancer and it spreads quickly throughout
the body, making it difficult to detect and harder to treat in
later stages; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms that could indicate pancreatic cancer
include upper abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice, severe
itching, digestive problems, nausea and vomiting; and
WHEREAS, The exact cause of pancreatic cancer is yet to be
determined; and
WHEREAS, Risk factors, including genetics, age, smoking,
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