FL H8069

Designates September 2026 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida

Approximately 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually in the United States, with about 50 children diagnosed each day

As of 2023, roughly 500,000 childhood and adolescent cancer survivors live in the United States

Up to two-thirds of childhood cancer patients experience late effects from 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