SJR23 Summary

• Recognizes September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama.

• Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States.

• Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles a man's risk of developing the disease, with highest risk for men with multiple affected relatives.

• In fiscal year 2019, the National Institutes of Health supported approximately $271,000,000 in prostate cancer research projects.

• The Legislature directs steps to raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment methods, encourage research, and improve access to and quality of health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.