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FL H8007
Resolution
Status
Introduced
12/6/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael Grant
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AI Summary
- Designates May 2018 as "Bladder Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer nationally and the fourth most common in men, with approximately 696,440 people living with the disease
- In 2017, approximately 79,030 new cases were diagnosed and 16,870 deaths occurred; men have a 1 in 26 lifetime chance and women have a 1 in 88 lifetime chance of diagnosis
- Florida has the second highest average number of bladder cancer diagnoses per year as of 2017
- Encourages people to discuss urinary system concerns with doctors, citing that delayed diagnoses due to lack of awareness of early signs and symptoms can result in dire prognosis
Legislative Description
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/28/2018
Full Bill Text
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