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FL H9001
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/6/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Passidomo
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AI Summary
- Designates May 2015 as "Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States and ranks sixth in funding despite high prevalence
- Florida has the third highest incidence of bladder cancer and second highest death rate among all states
- Approximately 74,000 new cases will be diagnosed and nearly 16,000 people will die from bladder cancer in the United States this year
- Bladder cancer has a recurrence rate of 50 to 80 percent, making it one of the most expensive cancers to treat
Legislative Description
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 800 (Adopted)
3/27/2015
Full Bill Text
No bill text available