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NY J01387

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Roxanne Persaud

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in New York State
  • Esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancer diagnoses in the U.S., with approximately 21,560 new cases and 16,120 deaths in 2023
  • Fewer than one in five patients survive five years, largely because the cancer is typically discovered at advanced stages
  • Persistent heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is the most common cause of esophageal cancer in the U.S., and can lead to Barrett's Esophagus, increasing cancer risk 125-fold
  • Early detection of Barrett's Esophagus can prevent esophageal cancer through new curative outpatient treatments

Legislative Description

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Last Action

ADOPTED

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2026

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