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This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to designate March 22, 2019, as Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in New York.
Why it matters
Raises awareness about a commonly underdiagnosed genetic cancer risk. Lynch Syndrome affects about 1 in 279 people, but up to 95% are unaware they have it, leading to preventable suffering and deaths.
Promotes early detection and prevention. By encouraging people to know their family cancer history and seek appropriate screening, the resolution aims to facilitate earlier intervention and improved outcomes for those at risk.
Highlights the need for systemic change in healthcare practices. The resolution calls for every newly diagnosed colorectal and endometrial cancer patient to be screened for Lynch Syndrome, potentially changing standard medical protocols and saving lives.
Encourages broader public and governmental engagement. The push for an official awareness day aims to mobilize local, state, and national action, increasing education and resources devoted to hereditary cancer syndromes.
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Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day
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Senate Resolution No. 572 BY: Senator BRESLIN MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
March 22, 2019, as Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious illnesses that affect the lives of… Show allHide
March 22, 2019, as Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious illnesses that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22, 2019, as Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, Lynch Syndrome, formerly known as Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colon Rectal Cancer, is a hereditary cancer syndrome which predisposes people affected to an extremely high risk of developing a litany of cancers which are often aggressive and can develop at a much younger age than typical; and WHEREAS, Those with Lynch Syndrome have a lifetime risk of up to 82% for colorectal cancer, up to 72% for endometrial cancer, up to 24% for ovarian, up to 13% for gastric, up to 4-10% for urinary tract cancer, and a higher than average risk to develop cancer of the small bowel, skin, hepatobiliary, kidney, and brain; and WHEREAS, Widely underdiagnosed, this hereditary cancer syndrome is not a rare disease as some believe; new statistics show that 1 in every
people in the United States has Lynch Syndrome and sadly 95% are
unaware; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, these 95% of individuals who are not diagnosed
are left vulnerable to developing aggressive cancer; and
WHEREAS, Every person should know their family history and share it
with their physician to determine if their family may be at high risk
for hereditary cancers, and every newly diagnosed colorectal cancer and
endometrial cancer should be screened for Lynch Syndrome characteristics
to prompt risk assessment and further testing; and
WHEREAS, Having knowledge of a Lynch Syndrome diagnosis can increase
cancer prevention through regular screening measures, and lead to
earlier cancer detection and treatment; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of
this serious health issue, and more must be done to increase activity at
the local, State and national levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 22, 2019, as
Lynch Syndrome Hereditary Cancer Awareness Day in the State of New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.
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