Bill > H2489

This bill requires nursing schools in Massachusetts to include education about inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) in their curriculum. Specifically, the bill mandates that approved nursing schools develop educational content about IBC in consultation with experts who specialize in studying, diagnosing, and treating this rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. The law also allows nursing schools to receive private funding to support the development and implementation of this educational component. Named "Marnie's Law" (likely after a person affected by inflammatory breast cancer), the bill aims to improve nursing students' awareness and understanding of this specific type of breast cancer, which is often difficult to detect through traditional screening methods and can progress rapidly. By requiring this education, the bill seeks to enhance early detection and improve patient outcomes by ensuring that future nursing professionals are knowledgeable about the unique characteristics of inflammatory breast cancer.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2489