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FL S0426
Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bill Montford
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AI Summary
- Recognizes April as "Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Notes esophageal cancer is the fastest-growing cancer diagnosis in the United States, increasing more than 400 percent in the past 20 years
- Identifies esophageal cancer as one of the deadliest cancers with fewer than one in five patients surviving 5 years, killing one American every 36 minutes
- Highlights that esophageal cancer is most often caused by persistent heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and may be prevented through early detection of its precursor, Barrett's Esophagus
- Recognizes the work of the Esophageal Cancer Action Network and Esophageal Cancer Support, Inc., in improving public awareness of the link between heartburn and cancer
Legislative Description
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted, companion bill(s) passed, see HR 9033 (Adopted)
4/16/2013
Full Bill Text
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