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IL HR0552

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carol Ammons

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates February 18, 2024 as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day to raise awareness of bile duct cancer
  • Identifies cholangiocarcinoma as a rare cancer with approximately 12,000 annual diagnoses in the United States and a five-year survival rate of approximately 20%
  • Notes that patients are typically diagnosed at late stages due to lack of validated early detection methods and absence of a current cure
  • Recognizes kelly green as the awareness color for cholangiocarcinoma and acknowledges international foundations, hospitals, and advocate groups supporting awareness efforts
  • Emphasizes that increased advocacy, awareness, research, and education may improve patient outcomes through earlier detection and development of curative treatments

Legislative Description

WORLD CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/12/2024
Rules1/16/2024

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