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PA SR102

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lynda Schlegel Culver

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 5-11, 2025, as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Pennsylvania
  • Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S. and Pennsylvania
  • American Cancer Society estimates approximately 10,250 new lung cancer diagnoses and 5,820 deaths in Pennsylvania for 2025
  • Half of all people diagnosed with lung cancer do not survive beyond one year; approximately 361 people die from lung cancer daily nationwide
  • Encourages Pennsylvania residents to learn more about lung cancer detection and treatment, and supports increased screening for high-risk individuals

Legislative Description

Recognizing the week of May 5 through 11, 2025, as "Lung Cancer Action Week" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules & Executive Nominations5/5/2025

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