Bill Text: NJ AJR119 | 2014-2015 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Designates third week of October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week."
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-08-06 - Approved P.L.2015, JR-3. [AJR119 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2014-AJR119-Chaptered.html
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A Joint Resolution designating the third week in October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in New Jersey.
Whereas, Breast cancer in men, though rare, does occur, and it is estimated that in 2015 there will be 2,350 new cases of male breast cancer and 440 deaths from the disease; and
Whereas, The same types of breast cancer occur in both men and women, and male breast cancer is generally detected, diagnosed, and treated in the same manner as female breast cancer; and
Whereas, Although survival rates are about the same for men and women at each stage of the disease, a lack of awareness and a fear of stigma cause many men to delay reporting symptoms of male breast cancer, which results in diagnosis occurring at a later stage and adversely impacts prognosis and treatment; and
Whereas, Early detection and diagnosis of male breast cancer is essential to improving the patient's chances of successful treatment and survival; and
Whereas, In order to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment of male breast cancer, it is essential to promote public education, awareness, and understanding of the disease; and
Whereas, In remembrance of the men who have lost their lives to breast cancer, and in support of those who are currently fighting this often overlooked disease, it is appropriate to designate the third week in October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in New Jersey; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The third week of October of each year is designated as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in the State of New Jersey in order to foster public awareness and understanding of male breast cancer and to encourage early detection and prompt treatment.
2. The Governor is requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State to observe "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates the third week of October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" in New Jersey. Although breast cancer is generally detected, diagnosed, and treated in the same way in both men and women, a lack of awareness and a fear of stigma often cause men to delay reporting symptoms until the disease has progressed to a more advanced stage, adversely impacting prognosis and treatment. Designating the third October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week" will help promote public education, awareness, and understanding of the disease, with the goal of facilitating early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and improved survival rates.
Designates third week of October of each year as "Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week."
