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IL HR0858
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Davis
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AI Summary
- Designates the week of March 21-27, 2010 as Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Week in Illinois
- Acknowledges that cure rates for pediatric cancers have risen dramatically over the past 20 years, with approximately one in every 900 people aged 16-44 being a pediatric cancer survivor
- Recognizes that approximately 70% of children diagnosed with brain cancer survive treatment
- Notes that pediatric cancer survivors face long-term medical, financial, psychosocial, and neuro-cognitive problems resulting from chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery
- Urges Illinois citizens to show support for pediatric cancer survivors
Legislative Description
PED CANCER SURVIVORSHIP WEEK
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rosemary Mulligan
3/25/2010
Committee Referrals
Health Care Availability/Accessibility2/8/2010
Rules2/3/2010
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