HR 354 Summary

• Recognizes July 2012 as Bladder Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama

• Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the United States with approximately 70,000 new cases diagnosed annually and almost 14,000 deaths per year

• Men have a one-in-27 lifetime chance and women have a one-in-86 lifetime chance of being diagnosed with bladder cancer

• Women often experience delayed diagnosis because bladder cancer is mistaken for common gynecological problems

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided for appropriate display during July 2012