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SC H5299
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sylleste Davis
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AI Summary
- Declares March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina
- Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, with an estimated 2,600 new cases and over 900 deaths expected in South Carolina this year
- Approximately 1 in 6 new colorectal cancer cases occur in individuals under age 50, with early-onset colorectal cancer projected to become the leading cause of cancer deaths in that age group by 2030
- Colorectal cancer can be prevented in most cases through appropriate screening, though screening remains underutilized in the general population
- Over 1.5 million colorectal cancer survivors exist in the United States due to screening and early detection efforts
Legislative Description
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Last Action
Introduced and adopted
3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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