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This Concurrent Resolution designates the first week of December as "Cancer Screen Week" in Hawaii, aiming to encourage residents to discuss cancer screenings with their healthcare providers. The resolution highlights the significant number of cancer deaths in Hawaii and the United States, emphasizing that early detection and prevention are crucial for improving survival rates, as many cancers are preventable and treatable when caught early. It urges citizens to visit cancerscreenweek.org for resources and to talk to their doctors about their individual cancer risk factors and recommended screening options for various cancer types, including breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate, and skin cancers.