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This resolution officially designates March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. The resolution highlights the significant impact of colorectal cancer, noting it's a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., with a substantial number of people diagnosed and dying from it annually, and that a notable percentage of Floridians are affected. It emphasizes the importance of regular screening, starting at age 45, for early detection and increased survival rates, and underscores that increased public awareness and education about prevention and screening methods can lead to significant progress in combating the disease, especially since most cases are treatable and survivable, and there are over 1.5 million survivors in the U.S.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8007