Murphy Introduces Resolution to Recognize May as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced a resolution to recognize May as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. 

"While most bladder cancers are caught early, it can be a terrible disease that takes many innocent lives," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "As a urologist of over 30 years, I have treated many patients suffering from this cancer and appreciate the valuable breakthroughs in treatment we have made. This disease can impact anyone, and I am honored to recognize May as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month." 

"We are grateful to Congressman Murphy, his staff and the resolution’s co-sponsors for expressing support to designate May as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month,"said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, CEO of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network."Their efforts will help increase public awareness, promote early diagnoses and will help save lives."

Background
More than 800,000 families in the United States live with bladder cancer.

Bladder cancer is among the top 7 most diagnosed cancers in the United States, and the top 4 most commonly diagnosed cancers for our honored veterans.

In 2025, Congress will require the Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically increase bladder cancer treatments for the Nation’s veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits under the Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.