Bill Text: DE SCR13 | 2019-2020 | 150th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Recognizing February 12, 2019 As "world Cholangiocarcinoma Day" In Delaware.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2019-03-14 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR13 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2019-SCR13-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. Delcollo on behalf of all Senators & Rep. Michael Smith on behalf of all Representatives |
DELAWARE STATE SENATE
150th GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 13
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AS "WORLD CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA DAY" IN DELAWARE.
WHEREAS, cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the bile ducts in or outside the liver that play a key role in the digestive cycle; and
WHEREAS, there are three types of cholangiocarcinoma based on the location they occur: intraheptic, located in the smaller bile duct branches in the liver, perihilar, located where the left and right hepatic ducts have joined and are leaving the liver, and distal, which is located near the small intestine; and
WHEREAS, nearly 2,000 to 3,000 Americans develop cholangiocarcinoma every year; and
WHEREAS, the average age of those with cholangiocarcinoma is 72, however approximately 1/3 of those diagnosed are under 65, with the youngest known patient being 12; and
WHEREAS, early detection can be key in treating cholangiocarcinoma, but only a small number of cases are found early enough to be removed by surgery; and
WHEREAS, because it is difficult to detect and diagnose cholangiocarcinoma due to the bile ducts being deep in the body and there not being a reliable blood test, when diagnosed, patients usually present with more developed tumors; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no cure for cholangiocarcinoma; and
WHEREAS, the 5-year survival rate for this type of cancer is 2 to 30%; and
WHEREAS, increased awareness and research of this cancer could lead to earlier detection and better treatments in the future; and
WHEREAS, different foundations, research centers, and charities throughout the world have come together to raise awareness of cholangiocarcinoma with World Cholangiocarcinoma Day; and
WHEREAS, Kelly green signifies cholangiocarcinoma awareness; and
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 150th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House concurring therein, that February 12, 2019 is recognized as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day.
SYNOPSIS
Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a cancer that occurs in the bile ducts in or outside the liver. This Resolution recognizes February 12, 2019 as "World Cholangiocarcinoma Day" in Delaware.
Author: Senator Delcollo
