Colorectal Cancer Month

HR 8007 designates March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection, highlighting that regular screenings starting at age 45 can improve survival rates. This ceremonial resolution directly affects Floridians by encouraging educational efforts around a disease that impacts approximately 37.8 cases per 100,000 residents annually, according to Florida health data.