SR 118 by Niello
SR 118
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- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This resolution designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California. It aims to raise public awareness about prostate cancer, emphasizing the importance of early detection through screening methods like PSA tests and digital rectal exams. The resolution also encourages individuals, especially those at higher risk, to discuss screening options with their healthcare providers and urges continued vigilance in prostate cancer testing.
Key provisions
- Designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California.
- Encourages informed discussions between individuals and healthcare providers about prostate cancer screening.
- Urges increased awareness of the importance of continued prostate cancer testing.
- Highlights the disproportionately higher risk for African American men.
Who is affected
- Men
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- African American men
Notable changes
- Addresses concerns about declining prostate cancer screening rates.
- Emphasizes the need for informed decision-making regarding screening.
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