Loading chat...

FL H9001

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Passidomo

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

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