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TO RECOGNIZE DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH THE NEED FOR COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS AND THE LIFESAVING BENEFITS OF REGULAR SCREENINGS.
Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States; and
Whereas, it is estimated that 56,000 people will die needlessly this year from this disease that is so highly preventable; and
Whereas, 30,000 lives a year could be saved if men and women would simply be screened; and
Whereas, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than fifty percent of individuals above age fifty receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, regular screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and
Whereas, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and early detection; and
Whereas, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, on November 19, 1999, the United States Senate declared March 2000 as the first National Colorectal Awareness Month; and
Whereas, March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina should help inform the public about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate to recognize during the month of March the need for colorectal cancer awareness and the lifesaving benefits of regular screenings.
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