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IL HR0552
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Carol Ammons
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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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