Declare Cancer Awareness Week

Senate Resolution No. 1859 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 1-7, 2017, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of serious issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 1-7, 2017, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Testicular Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in men ages 15-35 years, but can affect men of all ages; and WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program estimates that in 2017, 8,850 men in the United States will be diagnosed with testicular cancer; and WHEREAS, Testicular Cancer Awareness Week is to heighten the awareness of this disease and other preventable health problems as well as to encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys; and WHEREAS, Educating both the public and health care providers about the importance of early detection of testicular cancer will result in reducing rates of mortality for this disease; and WHEREAS, Appropriate use of tests in conjunction with clinical examination and self-testing for problems can result in the detection of many of these problems in their early stages and increases the survival rates to nearly 100 percent; and WHEREAS, Many men are reluctant to visit their health center or physician for regular screening examinations of male related problems for a variety of reasons including fear, lack of information, and cost factors; and WHEREAS, Men who are educated about the value that preventative health can play in prolonging their lifespan and their roles as a productive family member will be more likely to participate in health screenings; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 1-7, 2017, as Testicular Cancer Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.