Proclamation
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each November as a time to bring understanding and response to the disease and the individuals and families affected by it; and
the color purple serves as the official color for pancreatic cancer awareness; and pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States — surpassing breast cancer—and is projected to become the second by 2030; and the pancreas is located deep within the abdominal cavity, behind the stomach and in front of the spine. It produces digestive enzymes that help the body use and store energy and regulates blood sugar levels; and
in 2025, more than 67,440 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States and 51,980 will die from the disease; and currently, there is no cure for pancreatic cancer and there have been no significant improvements in survival rates in the last 46 years; when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is usually too late for an optimistic prognosis. Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the United States and about 8% of all cancer deaths, and is slightly more common in men than in women; and the direct result of increased awareness about Pancreatic Cancer and research into early detection, causes, and effective treatments will enhance the health and well -being of the residents of Manhattan Beach.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that I, David Lesser, Mayor of the City of Manhattan Beach, California , on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby proclaim November, 2025 as
National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
and take this opportunity to shine a light on this disease and to elevate our voices to raise awareness in support of patients and families.
Dated this 4
th
day of November, 2025.
Whereas,
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Mayor David Lesser
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura
Whereas,