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NY K01003
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
- Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 19, 2026, as Cholangiocarcinoma Day in New York State, coinciding with World Cholangiocarcinoma Day
- Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare bile duct cancer affecting approximately 10,000 people annually in the United States, with mortality rates increasing dramatically over the last decade
- The five-year survival rate for cholangiocarcinoma is approximately 20%, and there is currently no cure
- Aims to increase advocacy, awareness, research, and education to improve early detection, treatment outcomes, and potential curative methods
- Recognizes the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation as the leading global resource for research, education, and public awareness on this disease
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 19, 2026, as Cholangiocarcinoma Day in the State of New York
Last Action
adopted
3/5/2026
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