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NY J01631
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim November 2026 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in New York State
- Pancreatic cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and projected to become second by 2030
- Only 13% of patients survive more than five years, with 74% dying within the first year of diagnosis
- An estimated 67,530 Americans will be diagnosed and 52,740 will die from the disease in 2026, including approximately 2,930 New Yorkers annually
- Higher diagnosis rates occur among Eastern European Jewish and African-American populations, with additional risk factors including smoking, obesity, and family history
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim November 2026, as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/19/2026
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