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FL S0414

Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Garrett Richter

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes July 2013 as "Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
  • Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the United States with approximately 70,000 new cases diagnosed annually and nearly 14,000 deaths per year
  • Men have a 1 in 27 lifetime chance and women have a 1 in 86 lifetime chance of being diagnosed with bladder cancer
  • Women are often diagnosed late because bladder cancer symptoms are mistaken for common gynecological problems
  • Bladder cancer has a nearly 80 percent recurrence rate, making it one of the most expensive cancers to treat

Legislative Description

Bladder Cancer Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9003 (Adopted)

4/16/2013

Full Bill Text

No bill text available