Bill > H4261

This bill officially designates September as "Blood Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina, recognizing the significant impact of blood cancers on the state's residents. The bill's preamble highlights critical statistics, noting that approximately 1,698,339 people in the United States are living with or in remission from blood-related cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, with around one person being diagnosed every three minutes. The legislation emphasizes that these diseases are expected to cause an estimated 57,260 deaths annually, accounting for 9.4 percent of cancer-related deaths. By creating this official awareness month, the bill aims to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of blood cancers, support continued research and investment in treatment, and encourage South Carolinians to support patients and families affected by these diseases. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval and will be added to the South Carolina Code of Laws, officially recognizing the importance of blood cancer awareness and research.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4261&session=126&summary=B