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FL H9007
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Travis Cummings
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2015 as "Lymphedema Awareness Month" in the State of Florida
- Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid causing swelling in arms, legs, or other body areas that affects both men and women and can be inherited or congenital
- Up to 40 percent of breast cancer patients may develop lymphedema after surgery and radiation, with risk of onset continuing for years after initial treatment
- Lymphedema can lead to severe infection, loss of limb use, amputation, and has severe financial, physical, and psychological impacts on patients with no cure available
- Compression is identified as a critical treatment component without which patients cannot manage their condition and are subject to disease progression and complications
Legislative Description
Lymphedema Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
3/5/2015
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