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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 2025 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in Solano County (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Vasquez requests the Board adopt and present a resolution recognizing November 2025 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is difficult to detect in its early stages due to its late onset of symptoms. This can pose challenges on cancer patients and their physicians as they work together to treat the disease.
For much of the early 20th century, stomach cancer was the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, however, it has been outpaced by other cancers in modern times. Nevertheless, the American Cancer Society estimates 30,300 new cases of stomach cancer (17,720 in men and 12,580 in women) will be diagnosed in 2025.
In the United States, stomach cancer is more common in Hispanic Americans, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders than it is in non-Hispanic White individuals.
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month is a time to recognize the need for more research into effective early diagnosis, screening, and treatment. It is also a time to educate people about stomach cancer, including risk factors, prevention, and early detection.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District 4 FY2025/26 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt this resolution, however, that is not recommended as this is an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease that affects thousands of individuals and heighten the need for effective early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
No Stomach For Cancer, American Cancer Society
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION