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CA ACR160
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
6/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Todd Gloria
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AI Summary
- Declares March 6, 2020, as Lymphedema Awareness Day in California
- Recognizes lymphedema as a serious chronic disease affecting nearly 10 million Americans, caused by damage to the lymphatic drainage system from trauma, surgery, radiation therapy, or birth defects
- Notes that 1.5 to 3 million Medicare beneficiaries who are cancer survivors will require lymphedema treatment, with potential costs in the millions if left untreated due to increased infection risk
- Acknowledges that several thousand Californians develop lymphedema annually from cancer treatment, surgery, or physical trauma, often resulting in disfigurement and physical or emotional disability
- Recognizes advocates and healthcare providers working to diagnose and treat lymphedema, particularly in rural areas where timely care is often unavailable
Legislative Description
Lymphedema Awareness Day.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 25, Statutes of 2020.
6/25/2020
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2020
Rules2/14/2020
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