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FL S0414
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Garrett Richter
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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