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IN HR0040

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mara Reardon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October as Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Indiana
  • Recognizes inflammatory breast cancer as the most aggressive form of breast cancer, accounting for less than 5% of cases with approximately 40% five-year survival rate
  • Notes that inflammatory breast cancer symptoms appear suddenly and mimic mastitis, often leading to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and Stage IV diagnosis
  • Acknowledges that inflammatory breast cancer does not form characteristic lumps and is rarely detected by mammogram or ultrasound, requiring early diagnosis by experienced physicians
  • Directs the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit copies of the resolution to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation

Legislative Description

Recognizing October as Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

2/27/2012

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