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Supervisor Thomas recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation recognizing September 2023 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in El Dorado County.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
There are more than 3.1 million men alive in the USA with a history of prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in men and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men after lung cancer. Every 15 minutes, 24/7, an American man dies from prostate cancer.
More men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in California than any other state. California also has the highest number of deaths from this disease.
The early stages of prostate cancer usually show no symptoms and there are no self-tests for this disease. Early detection is the key to prostate cancer survival. Treatment options for prostate cancer vary depending on a man’s age, the cancer stage and grade, as well as the patient’s other medical conditions.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to not approve the Proclamation.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Previous Legistar Items: 14-1130 on 8/29/17; 18-1314 on 8/28/18; 19-1187 on 8/27/19; 20-1039 on 9/1/20; 21-1410 on 8/31/21; 22-1651 on 9/13/22
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Obtain two original signatures of Chair’s signature on the Proclamation.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Healthy Communities
CONTACT
Supervisor Wendy Thomas