South Carolina H 5299: Ernestine Reed, retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 5299 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 03, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5299

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A house RESOLUTION

TO 
DECLARE MARCH 2026 AS "COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND 
TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COLORECTAL 
CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION.

Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer 
deaths; and

Whereas, the American Cancer Society estimates that this year there 
will be almost 2,600 new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed in the Palmetto 
State and that more than 900 South Carolinians will lose their lives to this 
disease; and

Whereas, approximately one in six new cases of colorectal cancer will 
be diagnosed in those individuals younger than age fifty, and, according to 
experts, early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) likely will be the leading cause 
of cancer deaths in this age group by the year 2030; and

Whereas, unlike breast cancer and prostate cancer, colorectal cancer 
actually can be prevented in most cases by appropriate screening; and

Whereas, colorectal cancer screening is still underutilized in the 
general population; and

Whereas, South Carolina has been recognized as a leader in the nation 
for innovative colorectal cancer screening programs; and

Whereas, when colorectal cancer is detected at early stages, the 
likelihood of long-term survival is excellent; and

Whereas, because of screening and early detection, there are over 1.5 
million survivors of colorectal cancer in the United States. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, declare March 2026 as 
"Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in South Carolina and encourage all 
citizens of the Palmetto State to learn more about colorectal cancer screening 
and prevention.

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