Bill > AJR21

This resolution seeks to designate April 2025 and April 2026 as Testicular Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin, highlighting critical information about this disease. The resolution notes that testicular cancer is the most common cancer among men aged 20-40 and the second most common cancer among boys aged 15-19, with an average diagnosis age of approximately 33 years. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in 250 men (roughly 9,910 men) will be diagnosed annually in the United States, with an estimated 460 cancer-related deaths expected. The resolution emphasizes that while approximately 68 percent of diagnoses occur in early stages, men are increasingly less likely to schedule regular health examinations or perform self-examinations, which has contributed to a gradual increase in testicular cancer cases over recent decades. By promoting awareness, the resolution aims to encourage men to adopt more proactive health habits and improve early detection rates, ultimately potentially saving lives through increased education and screening.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr21