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Home My WebLink About11-092resolution RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 20].1 PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men, exceeded only by lung cancer deaths; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates 1 in 6 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and there will be 240,890 new cases of the disease in the USA in 2011, resulting in 33,720 deaths; and WHEREAS, in California, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in almost all race and ethnic groups and it is estimated 25,030 men in California will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and 4,330 will die from this disease; and WHEREAS, the survival rate approaches 100% when prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated early, but drops to 3% when it spreads to other parts of the body; WHEREAS, early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms and familial predisposition may be responsible for 5% to 10% of the disease cases: and WHEREAS, recent studies suggest that a diet high in processed meat or dairy foods may be a risk factor, and obesity appears to increase risk of aggressive prostate cancer; and obesity and smoking are associated with an increased risk of dying from prostate cancer; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society recommends that men should have an opportunity to have a discussion with their health care provider in order to make an informed decision about early detection and testing for prostate cancer; and WHEREAS, the County of Butte joins communities across our nation to increase the awareness about the importance for men to make an informed decision with their health care provider about early detection and testing for prostate cancer; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Butte recognizes September 2011 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23rd day of August 2011, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Kirk, Wahl, Yamaguchi and Chair Lambert. NOES: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: None ~G: STEVE L RT, Chair ATTEST: Paul Hahn, Chie Administration And Clerk,~f t e T~pard of Super By: