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FL S2220
Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mike Haridopolos
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2011 as "Brain Tumor Awareness Month" in Florida
- Notes that 62,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary brain tumors annually and 150,000 more with metastatic brain tumors
- Identifies brain tumors as the leading cause of death from solid tumors in children under age 20 and the third leading cause of cancer death in young adults ages 20-39
- Highlights that over 120 different types of brain tumors exist and treatment is complicated by location, blood-brain barrier delivery challenges, and difficulty achieving complete surgical removal
- States that 612,000 Americans are currently living with a brain tumor diagnosis
Legislative Description
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Last Action
Introduced -SJ 784
5/4/2011
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