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FL H8007

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Grant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

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

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