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Proclamation in Recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month - November 2010
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Whereas, pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States; and
Whereas, sadly, there is no cure for pancreatic cancer and there have been no significant improvements in early detection, treatment methods, or survival rates in the last 40 years; and
Whereas, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is usually too late for an optimistic prognosis, and the average life expectancy of those diagnosed with metastasis disease is only three to six months; and
Whereas, the good health and well-being of the residents of Rochester Hills are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments; and
Whereas, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the first and only national patient advocacy organization that serves the community in Michigan and nationwide by focusing its efforts on public policy, research funding, patient services, and public awareness and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its affiliates in Michigan support those patients currently battling pancreatic cancer, as well as to those who have lost their lives to the disease, and are committed to nothing less than a cure.
Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council designate the month of November 2010 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Rochester Hills.