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FL S2190

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ellyn Bogdanoff

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 2011 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Notes that Florida ranks third nationally with over 14,000 new breast cancer cases annually and approximately 2,650 deaths in 2010
  • States that early detection through mammography screening and clinical exams beginning at age 40 increases 5-year survival rates to 98 percent, compared to 23 percent for later-stage detection
  • Recognizes breast cancer awareness programs including the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" events and "Reach to Recovery" program as essential for promoting prevention and early detection
  • References the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program as supporting early screening efforts

Legislative Description

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Last Action

Introduced -SJ 1021

5/6/2011

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