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MS HC85

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares October 2019 as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Mississippi
  • Recognizes that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime
  • Notes that approximately 6 percent of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases are metastatic, and an estimated 30 percent of early stage cases will become metastatic or recurrent
  • Promotes education and awareness regarding information, support, treatments, and coping methods available to those living with metastatic breast cancer and their families
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month; declare the month of October 2019 as.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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