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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  ACR 68
          Author:   Steinorth (R), et al.
          Amended:  7/16/15 in Assembly
          Vote:     21 

          ASSEMBLY FLOOR:  Read and adopted, 7/16/15

           SUBJECT:   Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:            This resolution proclaims the month of October 2015  
          as "Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month."
          ANALYSIS:   This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)According to the American Cancer Society, with the exception  
            of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed  
            cancer among American women.


          2)Approximately 24,985 women and 200 men are diagnosed with  
            breast cancer in California each year, and approximately 4,280  
            women and 35 men die of the disease.


          3)The risk of getting breast cancer increases with age; and  
            earlier detection of breast cancer through mammography and  
            self-examination increases chances of successful treatment.


          4)The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends  








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            that women between 50 and 74 years of age should have a breast  
            examination by a health expert every two years.


          5)Mammography is the single most effective method of detecting  
            breast changes that may be cancer, long before physical  
            symptoms, detectable lumps, or abnormalities can be felt. 


          6)It is in the best interest of all Californians to join this  
            continuing battle against breast cancer by promoting greater  
            awareness of the need for early detection, appropriate  
            treatment, and the importance of finding a cure, as well as a  
            means of prevention. 


          This resolution declares the month of October 2015 as "Breast  
          Cancer Awareness and Prevention Month" in California.


          Background


          Since 1985, the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been  
          an important promoter of women's health and knowledge about  
          breast cancer.  The month is now recognized every October, and  
          participants are encouraged to wear pink and display pink  
          ribbons to spread awareness and help end this disease. 


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified8/13/15)


          None received


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified8/13/15)









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          None received





          Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          8/18/15 17:18:21


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