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MS SC577

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares October 2020 as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Mississippi
  • Notes that approximately 6% of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases are metastatic, and an estimated 30% of early-stage cases will become metastatic or recurrent
  • Recognizes that one in eight women born in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime
  • Aims to increase public awareness of information, support, treatments, and coping methods available to those living with metastatic breast cancer and their families
  • Directs that the resolution be furnished to members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Declare the month of October as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

6/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/15/2020

Full Bill Text

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