HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Cotter, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Alzate,
Santucci, Ackerman, Boylan, Spears, and Carson

Date Introduced:
March 05, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society encourages the citizens of the State of Rhode
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Island to observe March, 2026, as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month"; and
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WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
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among men and women combined in Rhode Island as well as in the United States; and
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WHEREAS, According to the American Cancer Society, in 2026 there will be an
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estimated 154,270 new cases of colon and rectal cancer in the United States and 52,900 deaths
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from colorectal cancer. In Rhode Island, it is estimated that there will be 430 new cases of
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colorectal cancer in 2026, and 150 deaths from colorectal cancer; and
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WHEREAS, When colorectal cancer is found early, it has a survival rate of 90 percent,
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but left undetected, survival rates for colorectal cancer can plummet to 15 percent; and
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WHEREAS, There are often no symptoms of colorectal cancer, but regular screenings
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can significantly reduce the number of deaths from this disease by detecting cancerous or pre-
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cancerous conditions early, when treatment is most effective; and
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WHEREAS, Education can help inform the public of methods of early detection and
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prevention. Colorectal cancer is largely preventable with screening tests that find and remove pre-
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cancerous polyps; and
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WHEREAS, Working with the legislature, the American Cancer Society remains
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committed and dedicated to informing the public about colorectal cancer prevention and
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screening; now, therefore be it

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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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proclaims March of 2026, as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month"; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the American Cancer Society, and President
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Amy S. Oxentenko, MD, FACG, American College of Gastroenterology.
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