Bill > SR160

This resolution recognizes October 2025 as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 17, 2025, as "National Mammography Day" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the ongoing efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer since 1985. The resolution highlights critical information about breast cancer, including the American Cancer Society's projection of 316,950 new invasive breast cancer cases in 2025 and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition's estimate of over 13,000 annual diagnoses in the state. The Senate urges all individuals to discuss breast cancer with their doctors, emphasizing the importance of early detection through mammograms, particularly for women 40 and older or those at high risk. The resolution also underscores the significant progress in breast cancer awareness and treatment, noting that the five-year survival rate for localized breast cancer is 99% and that approximately 517,900 breast cancer deaths have been averted in the United States since 1989 through advances in early detection and treatment. The ultimate goal is to encourage residents to remain informed about breast cancer, take preventive actions, and seek appropriate medical guidance throughout the year.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr160