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MI SR0137

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Erika Geiss

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Notes that approximately 15,780 children aged birth through 19 are diagnosed with cancer annually, with 9,620 new cases estimated in 2024
  • Identifies childhood cancer as the leading cause of death by disease for children under age 14
  • Highlights that survival rates have improved to over 80 percent for five-year survival or more due to treatment advances since the mid-1970s
  • Honors the resilience of affected children and families while recognizing medical professionals and researchers working on treatments and cures

Legislative Description

A resolution to designate September 2024 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Last Action

Adopted

9/17/2024

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