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This resolution designates September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, drawing attention to critical information about prostate cancer. The resolution highlights that 1 in 8 American men will develop prostate cancer, with risk increasing after age 50, and estimates that over 13,000 new cases will be diagnosed in Pennsylvania in 2025, with approximately 1,500 deaths expected. It explains that prostate cancer can be asymptomatic for up to 20 years and outlines recommended screening ages based on individual risk factors: 50 for average-risk men, 45 for those with high risk, and 40 for men with multiple first-degree relatives diagnosed early. The resolution details screening methods, including prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal examinations, and references H.R. 1300, a congressional bill aimed at providing no-cost prostate cancer screenings. Additionally, the resolution urges Congress to support H.R. 1300 and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to congressional leadership and Pennsylvania's congressional representatives.

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