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FL S1124

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 2021 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida through a Florida Senate Resolution introduced by Senator Berman
  • Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States, excluding skin cancers
  • The American Cancer Society projected 140,500 new cases of colorectal cancer nationwide in 2021, with 11,220 new cases and 4,360 deaths expected in Florida specifically
  • Survival rates could increase if adults older than 45 years of age were regularly screened to discover the cancer in its earliest stages
  • The majority of colorectal cancer cases have proven to be both treatable and survivable when discovered early, underscoring the importance of awareness and education

Legislative Description

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

3/18/2021

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