Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 2026, as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Senate Resolution 1387 requests Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate April 2026 as Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in New York. The resolution highlights that esophageal cancer is among the deadliest cancers, with one death every 36 minutes, and often stems from untreated chronic heartburn (GERD) that can lead to precancerous conditions. If adopted, the proclamation would promote public education about prevention, early detection, and the link between heartburn and cancer, without creating new laws or mandates.