HR 9143

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution designating September 2004 as "Prostate
3	Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida.
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5	WHEREAS, Florida ranks second-highest in the nation in the
6	occurrence of and deaths resulting from prostate cancer, which
7	is the most common cancer diagnosed among men in this state, and
8	WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates that more
9	than 17,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed among
10	men in Florida during 2004 and that more than 2,000 deaths will
11	be attributed to the disease, and
12	WHEREAS, black men have the highest prostate cancer
13	mortality rate in the world, a rate that is twice that of white
14	men, and
15	WHEREAS, the survival rate for prostate cancer victims is
16	100 percent if the disease is diagnosed in its early stages;
17	accordingly, the American Cancer Society recommends that annual
18	testing begin at age 50, except for men at high risk, such as
19	African Americans and men with a family history of the disease,
20	for whom it is suggested that annual screening begin at 45, and
21	WHEREAS, in an attempt to increase prostate cancer
22	awareness and screening among African Americans, the American
23	Cancer Society sponsors Men's Health Summits in at least 16
24	major metropolitan areas throughout the state, and its Man-to-
25	Man Program is designed to promote awareness, education, and
26	support among the entire male population, NOW, THEREFORE,
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28	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
29	Florida:
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31	That the House of Representatives designates September 2004
32	as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida and urges all
33	men to become more knowledgeable of the risks associated with
34	the occurrence of the disease, to take preventive steps to
35	minimize those risks, and to consult with their health care
36	professionals regarding annual screening and adherence to
37	American Cancer Society recommended guidelines.

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