South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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S. 542

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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator J. Verne Smith
Document Path: l:\s-res\jvs\002colo.mrh.doc

Introduced in the Senate on March 1, 2005
Adopted by the Senate on March 1, 2005

Summary: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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    3/1/2005  Senate  Introduced and adopted SJ-2

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3/1/2005

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH THE NEED FOR COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND THE LIFESAVING BENEFITS OF REGULAR SCREENINGS.

Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States; and

Whereas, it is estimated that 56,000 people will die needlessly this year from this disease that is so highly preventable; and

Whereas, 30,000 lives a year could be saved if men and women would simply be screened; and

Whereas, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than fifty percent of individuals above age fifty receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer; and

Whereas, regular screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and

Whereas, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and early detection; and

Whereas, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and

Whereas, on November 19, 1999, the United States Senate declared March 2000 as the first National Colorectal Awareness Month; and

Whereas, March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina should help inform the public about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate to recognize during the month of March the need for colorectal cancer awareness and the lifesaving benefits of regular screenings.

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