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2007 Laws of Maryland
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Ch. 541
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WHEREAS, Men whose prostate cancer is detected in the earlier stages have a
5-year survival rate of 94%, while men whose prostate cancer is diagnosed in
advanced stages have a 5-year survival rate of 30%; and
WHEREAS, The Prostate Cancer National Blueprint for Action calls for
screening and treatment, health promotion and education, education and support for
parents, and public policy action; and
WHEREAS, Due to the increased public awareness of prostate cancer, programs
should be established for prostate cancer education, early detection, and treatment
services for underserved populations; now, therefore,
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
Article - Health - General
SUBTITLE 25. SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER
PILOT PROGRAM.
13-2501.
(A) IN THIS SUBTITLE THE FOLLOWING WORDS HAVE THE MEANINGS
INDICATED.
(B) "PROGRAM" MEANS THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES COUNTY
PROSTATE CANCER PILOT PROGRAM.
(C) "UNINSURED MEN" MEANS MEN FOR WHOM SERVICES PROVIDED BY
THE SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER PILOT
PROGRAM ARE NOT COVERED BY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE, THE
MARYLAND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, OR MEDICARE.
13-2502.
THERE IS A SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES COUNTY PROSTATE
CANCER PILOT PROGRAM.
13-2503.
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FUND PROSTATE CANCER
SCREENING AND TREATMENT SERVICES AND TO PROVIDE PROSTATE CANCER
EDUCATION TO MEN RESIDING IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND CHARLES COUNTY.
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