This measure would annually designate the first week of December as Cancer Screen Week, as specified.

This measure would annually designate the first week of December as Cancer Screen Week, as specified.

This measure would designate the week of January 22 to 28, inclusive, 2018, as Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in the State of California. This measure would also encourage all Californians to observe the week and engage in appropriate activities, to promote screening and educational outreach to women, men, and the medical community, and to develop programs to raise awareness about the causes of, symptoms of, and screening for, cervical cancer.

WHEREAS, In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018; and

WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening; and

WHEREAS, The cancer death rate dropped 26 percent between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment; and

WHEREAS, Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56 percent of lung cancers; 90 percent of colon and rectum cancers; 92 percent of cervical cancers; 99 percent of breast cancers; and 99 percent for melanoma of the skin cancers; and

WHEREAS, Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history; and

WHEREAS, Specific cancer types disproportionately affect different populations, for example: breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among black women; prostate cancer rates in black men are double those of other men; the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer for Alaska Natives is about double that of other Americans; cervical cancer is more prevalent among Hispanic and African American women; two out of three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 years of age or older; and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is among the most common cancers in young adults; and

WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets; and

WHEREAS, It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE SENATE THEREOF CONCURRING, That all citizens of California are encouraged to visit www.cancerscreenweek.org for cancer screening resources and talk to their health care providers about their risk factors for all cancer types, including, but not limited to, breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate, and skin cancers, and recommended screening options; and be it further

RESOLVED, That in California in 2018, and annually thereafter, the first week of December be known as Cancer Screen Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018; and

WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening; and

WHEREAS, The cancer death rate dropped 26 percent between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment; and

WHEREAS, Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56 percent of lung cancers; 90 percent of colon and rectum cancers; 92 percent of cervical cancers; 99 percent of breast cancers; and 99 percent for melanoma of the skin cancers; and

WHEREAS, Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history; and

WHEREAS, Specific cancer types disproportionately affect different populations, for example: breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among black women; prostate cancer rates in black men are double those of other men; the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer for Alaska Natives is about double that of other Americans; cervical cancer is more prevalent among Hispanic and African American women; two out of three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 years of age or older; and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is among the most common cancers in young adults; and

WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets; and

WHEREAS, It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE SENATE THEREOF CONCURRING, That all citizens of California are encouraged to visit www.cancerscreenweek.org for cancer screening resources and talk to their health care providers about their risk factors for all cancer types, including, but not limited to, breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate, and skin cancers, and recommended screening options; and be it further

RESOLVED, That in California in 2018, and annually thereafter, the first week of December be known as Cancer Screen Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society estimates that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018; and

WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening; and

WHEREAS, The cancer death rate dropped 26 percent between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment; and

WHEREAS, Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56 percent of lung cancers; 90 percent of colon and rectum cancers; 92 percent of cervical cancers; 99 percent of breast cancers; and 99 percent for melanoma of the skin cancers; and

WHEREAS, Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history; and

WHEREAS, Specific cancer types disproportionately affect different populations, for example: breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among black women; prostate cancer rates in black men are double those of other men; the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer for Alaska Natives is about double that of other Americans; cervical cancer is more prevalent among Hispanic and African American women; two out of three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 years of age or older; and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is among the most common cancers in young adults; and

WHEREAS, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets; and

WHEREAS, It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, THE SENATE THEREOF CONCURRING, That all citizens of California are encouraged to visit www.cancerscreenweek.org for cancer screening resources and talk to their health care providers about their risk factors for all cancer types, including, but not limited to, breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate, and skin cancers, and recommended screening options; and be it further

RESOLVED, That in California in 2018, and annually thereafter, the first week of December be known as Cancer Screen Week; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Cervical cancer was the fourth most common cancer in women and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide in 2012; and

WHEREAS, The State Department of Public Health and the American Cancer Societys California Cancer Facts & Figures 2015 report show a total of 1,461 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in 2012. A total of 422 deaths from cervical cancer occurred during that same year. If there had been adequate screening for these patients, 99 percent of these deaths could have been prevented. For 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates 1,540 new cases of cervical cancer and 480 deaths; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic women have the highest risk of developing cervical cancerabout 1 12 times higher than non-Hispanic white and Asian Pacific Islander women; and

WHEREAS, Almost all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection with certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The American Cancer Society recommends that routine HPV vaccination for girls and boys be started at 11 or 12 years of age. The vaccination series can be started as early as 9 years of age. HPV vaccination is also recommended for females who are 13 to 26 years of age, inclusive, and for males who are 13 to 21 years of age, inclusive, who have not yet started the vaccines, or who have started, but not yet completed, the series. Males who are 22 to 26 years of age, inclusive, may also be vaccinated; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society recommends that all people with cervixes begin cervical cancer screening at 21 years of age. Cervical cancer screening tests offer the best chance to detect precancerous changes; and

WHEREAS, If precancerous changes are detected, survival is virtually 100 percent. Current cervical cancer screening tests include: the Pap (Papanicolaou) test and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test; and

WHEREAS, The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for cervical cancer in women between 21 to 65 years of age, inclusive, with a Pap test every three years or, for women between 30 to 65 years of age, inclusive, who want to lengthen the screening interval, cotesting with a combination of a Pap test plus the HPV test every five years; and

WHEREAS, Coverage of cervical cancer screening tests is mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Californias Medi-Cal program provides coverage for cervical cancer screening for eligible patients; and

WHEREAS, In addition, the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, through the Every Woman Counts program in the State Department of Health Care Services, provides eligible women with free cervical cancer screening and has also adopted the screening recommendations of the USPSTF; and

WHEREAS, Californias cervical cancer screening rates remain below the United States average. The 2013 HEDIS Aggregate Report for the Medi-Cal Managed Care Program reported that cervical cancer weighted average screening rate was 65.1 percent, which is below the Healthy People 2020 goal of 93 percent; and

WHEREAS, Even with coverage available for most women, California still has low cervical cancer screening rates. It is imperative that the state continue to enhance its efforts to reach out to low-income, minority, and uninsured women to ensure they seek access to the cervical screening options available to them; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature designates the week of January 22 to 28, inclusive, 2018, as Cervical Cancer Prevention Week in the State of California. The Legislature encourages all Californians to observe the week and engage in appropriate activities, to promote screening and educational outreach to women, men, and the medical community, and to develop programs to raise awareness about the causes of, the symptoms of, and the screening for, cervical cancer; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 158

Author: Baker (R)

Amended: 2/27/18 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 8/28/18

SUBJECT: Cancer Screen Week

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates the first week of December 2018, and annually thereafter, as Cancer Screen Week.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and, it is estimated that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018.
2. The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening.
3. The cancer death rate dropped 26% between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment. Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56% of lung cancers; 90% of colon and rectum cancers; 92% of cervical cancers; 99% of breast cancers; and 99% for melanoma of the skin cancers.
4. Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets.
6. It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening.

This resolution designates the first week of December 2018, and annually thereafter, as Cancer Screen Week, and encourages all citizens of California to visit www.cancerscreenweek.org for cancer screening resources and talk to their health care providers about their risk factors for all cancer types, including, but not limited to, breast, cervical, colon, lung, prostate, and skin cancers, and recommended screening options.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/29/18)

Cancer Action Network

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/29/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: Cancer Action Network writes, “Cancer Screen Week is a public health initiative to increase awareness around the benefits of early cancer detection and provides the greatest chance of survival.”

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/29/18 23:19:29

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 158

Author:(Baker)

As Amended Ver:February 27, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Designates the first week of December 2018, and annually thereafter, as Cancer Screen Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and, it is estimated that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018.
2. The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening.
3. The cancer death rate dropped 26% between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment. Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56% of lung cancers; 90% of colon and rectum cancers; 92% of cervical cancers; 99% of breast cancers; and 99% for melanoma of the skin cancers.
4. Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets.
6. It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0004392

Date of Hearing: August 20, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 158 (

Author:Baker) – As Amended Ver:February 27, 2018

SUBJECT: Cancer Screen Week.

SUMMARY: Designates the first week of December 2018, and annually thereafter, as Cancer Screen Week. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. In 2018, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 600,000 people will lose their lives to cancer in the United States; and, it is estimated that 60,650 people in California will die from cancer in 2018.
2. The National Cancer Institute estimates that up to 210,000 deaths in the United States could be avoided with early and appropriate cancer screening.
3. The cancer death rate dropped 26 percent between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment. Specifically, according to the American Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for cancers found at the local stage are about: 56 percent of lung cancers; 90 percent of colon and rectum cancers; 92 percent of cervical cancers; 99 percent of breast cancers; and 99 percent for melanoma of the skin cancers.
4. Many of these cancers are often preventable, and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms, and many occur in people with no family history.
5. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of screening for many cancer types in recommended populations remain substantially below Healthy People 2020 targets.
6. It is critical to reinforce the need for people to discuss their individual risk factors for cancer with their health care providers and understand the recommendations for, and benefits of, cancer screening.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800