HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-107PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Resnlui:ion No. 12-107
WHEREAS, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men after skin cancer, and the second
most cause of cancer death in men, exceeded only by lung cancer deaths; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 241,740 new cases of prostate cancer in the USA
in 2012, resulting in 28,170 deaths, and it is estimated 1 in 6 men will develop this disease; and
WHEREAS, in California, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in almost all race and ethnic
groups and it is estimated 20,195 men in California will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and 3,085 California
men will die from this disease; and
WHEREAS, the survival rate approaches 100% when prostate cancer is diagnosed and treated early, but drops to
29% when it spreads to other parts of the body; and
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 2012 as Prostate Cancer
Awareness Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 11th day of September 2012.
Steve Lam ,Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
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