This House resolution recognizes the impact of colorectal cancer and racial disparities affecting Hispanic people. It supports National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and encourages federal health agencies to study screening disparities and cancer risks among young adults. It also encourages people to learn about their risk and discuss screening with a health care provider. The resolution was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution does not change screening rules or create a new program. It encourages individuals to learn about colorectal cancer risk and discuss appropriate screening with a health care provider.
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The resolution states that awareness, education, screening, and timely treatment are important to reducing colorectal cancer cases and deaths, especially in underserved communities. It recognizes the screening disparity affecting Hispanic people and encourages research and strategies to address it.
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