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FL H8077
Resolution
Status
Introduced
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Salzman
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AI Summary
- Designates September 2025 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida
- Nearly 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in the United States, including approximately 9,600 children aged 0-14 and 5,300 adolescents aged 15-19 as of 2024
- As many as two-thirds of childhood cancer patients experience late effects of chemotherapy or radiation that may persist or develop five years after diagnosis
- The 5-year relative survival rate for childhood cancer exceeds 80 percent, though rates vary by cancer type and patient age
- Aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer, including the need for early detection, immediate care, and advanced research
Legislative Description
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
4/16/2025
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