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SCR 116

DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS “LIVER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 9 co-sponsors

Delaware designates October 2025 as Liver Cancer Awareness Month to promote public health education and screening awareness for the disease.

Passed in House by Voice Vote
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Bill Summary · SCR 116

Legislative bill overview

SCR 116 designates October 2025 as "Liver Cancer Awareness Month" in Delaware. This is a symbolic resolution that has already passed both chambers of the state legislature by voice vote and Senate vote.

Why is this important

Awareness designations draw public and media attention to health conditions, potentially increasing screening rates, funding discussions, and community education efforts. Liver cancer has significant mortality rates, and awareness campaigns can encourage early detection and lifestyle prevention measures among at-risk populations.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive: Critics may argue that awareness designations are performative gestures that do not allocate funding or resources to actual liver cancer research, treatment, or prevention programs
  • Selection criteria: Questions about why liver cancer receives this designation while other cancers or health conditions do not, and whether states should prioritize limited legislative time on symbolic measures
  • Effectiveness unclear: Limited evidence demonstrates that awareness months meaningfully change health outcomes or significantly increase screening without accompanying public health campaigns and funding

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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