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PRINTER'S NO. 1430
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 199
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY LABS, MARCELL, TOMLINSON, HANBIDGE, McNEILL,
PICKETT, SCHEUREN, CUTLER, VENKAT, M. MACKENZIE, ZIMMERMAN,
GUENST, BOROWSKI, RIVERA, NEILSON, REICHARD, MERSKI,
MALAGARI, D. WILLIAMS, O'MARA, MENTZER, K.HARRIS, CONKLIN,
CIRESI, WARREN, ROWE AND GILLEN, APRIL 21, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, APRIL 21, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer
Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National
Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, October has been long recognized across America as
"Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in an effort to educate everyone
about cancer and raise public awareness about the importance of
early detection; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers
worldwide and the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women
in the United States after skin cancer; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer is also one of the most common cancer
types among adolescent and young women; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer accounts for 30% of all diagnosed
cancer cases in American adolescent and young adult women; and
WHEREAS, One in eight women in the United States will face a
breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 140,000 women in this Commonwealth are
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currently living with breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, More than 13,000 women in this Commonwealth receive
a breast cancer diagnosis each year; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world
and affects both men and women, although men account for less
than 1% of breast cancer cases; and
WHEREAS, In 2025, an estimated 316,950 women and 2,800 men
will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, When detected in its earliest, localized stages, the
five-year relative survival rate for breast cancer is an
impressive 99%; and
WHEREAS, There are currently more than 4 million breast
cancer survivors across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Clinical breast examinations, regular mammograms and
breast self-examinations remain critical tools for detecting
breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, The use of mammography in the United States has been
credited with doubling the detection of early stage breast
cancer; and
WHEREAS, Efforts to promote increased mammogram screening
have resulted in the third Friday in October being observed
annually as "National Mammography Day;" and
WHEREAS, Significant advances in early detection and
treatment methods have dramatically improved breast cancer
survival rates in recent years; and
WHEREAS, Regular mammography screening cuts the risk of dying
from breast cancer nearly in half; and
WHEREAS, Even with impressive progress, many women do not
utilize mammograms or other recommended testing methods at
regular intervals before physical symptoms can be seen or felt;
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and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer does not discriminate - men and women
from all walks of life and of all ages and backgrounds are at
risk of developing breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" sheds light on
preventative treatments and measures women can utilize to fight
breast cancer before it occurs or detect breast cancer in its
early stages; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of professionals and volunteers fight
against breast cancer and tirelessly work to raise funds,
increase public awareness and provide support to those affected
by breast cancer; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of October 2025 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and
October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage
Pennsylvanians to use this month as an opportunity to educate
themselves about breast cancer and take proactive steps to
reduce their risks and get appropriate screenings; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives stand together in
solidarity with individuals battling breast cancer, offering our
unwavering support, compassion and hope.
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