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Creates the lymphedema and lymphatic diseases research and education fund
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Alan Maisel
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Title of bill
An act to amend the state finance law, in relation to creating the lymphedema and lymphatic diseases research fund
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would establish a fund within the department of taxation and finance that can receive grants and other funds to be used for research and education.
Summary of specific provisions
§1. The state finance law is amended by adding a new section 99-q.
Justification
This legislation would establish a fund within the department of taxation and finance that can receive grants and other funds to be used for research and education.
Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling, most often in the arm(s) or leg(s), and occasionally in other parts of the body. Lyrnphedema can develop when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired (primary), or when lymph vessels are damaged or lymph nodes removed (secondary).
Radiation therapy, used in the treatment of various cancers and some AIDS-related diseases, can damage otherwise healthy lymph nodes and vessels causing scar tissue to form which interrupts the normal flow of the lymphatic fluid.
Moreover, untreated, lymphedema can lead into a decrease or loss of functioning of the limbs, skin breakdown, and chronic infections. In the most severe cases, untreated lymphedema can develop into a rare form of lymphatic cancer.
Prior legislative history
S.4267 of 2008 was referred to finance A.11079 of 2006
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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