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Starkey Well I I can know I can speak for this board that we're very excited about our relationship with Moffitt and And what um what is coming in the future and that Pasco County And Florida You know, we'll be one of the leaders in the country, if not the world, on on cancer research and we will be finding those cures. Maybe here in Pasco County.
Several speakers Mike Moore: I'm chair, just real real Kathryn Starkey: quick.
Fitzpatrick Uh Mr. Chairman Mariano. This resolution is all about lung cancer treatment and prevention. It's so important that we recognize lung cancer treatment and prevention as anyone can be diagnosed with lung cancer, whether they're smoking and those who do not smoke, or if they have been exposed to environmental factors. I would like to also say thank you to Moffitt for moving to Pasco County and providing our citizens with our super your superior service. So thank you.
Several speakers Yes, I'd like to say something. I've been a volunteer since my wife passed away. I've about multiple my Roma, but it all started fourteen years ago when I had stage four in my back of my tongue. That's why my voice is a little weird. But I wanna say one thing. We should be very proud to have a twinny. and research center. by Maven. If it wasn't for Moffat fourteen years ago, I would not be standing here today. because fourteen years ago stage four was not a good position to be in. And I also just got done with prostate. So cancer seems to follow me a little bit. Otherwise, uh we should be happy that we have Moffitt here in uh Florida and uh it helps everybody in the US and world. That's right. God bless you.
Several speakers Nastasia Louie: I'm not very good at this, so my first one was that.
Several speakers Mike Moore: time. But again, thank each and every one of you because you've touched so many lives and without you, unfortunately, people wouldn't be here uh today.
Starkey Yes, sir. I've got the third resolution. Um, is anyone here for uh Moffitt Cancer Center? If you would please um come to the podium. Thank you. Okay. Resolution number 21-264, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, commending Moffitt Cancer Center and recognizing August 1st as World Lung Cancer Day. Whereas world lung I'm sorry, whereas lung cancer is a global concern, the World Health Organization has reported that lung cancer is responsible for nearly one in five cancer deaths, 20%, across the globe. August first is recognized as World Lung Cancer Day to increase awareness of lung cancer risk factors and the importance of early screening and treatment. And whereas in the United States, lung cancer makes up almost 25% of all cancer deaths, and each year more people die from lung cancer than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Anne RAS Moffitt Cancer Center is a national leader in the prevention, treatment, and research of lung cancer dedicated to informing and empowering people at high risk of developing lung cancer.
Several speakers Kathryn Starkey: Thank you. Thank you very much. Five?
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Several speakers Ron Oakley: You can present that. Yeah. You want us all to come down? Okay. Yeah, so.
Starkey with sarcoma. NRAS July is nationally recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month in order to raise understanding and encourage further research of this cancer. NRAS Moffat Cancer Center has a sarcoma program specializing in the evaluation and treatment of more than 50 unique sarcoma subtypes. NRAS Moffat Cancer Center has one of the most advanced and specialized sarcoma programs in the United States. and accepts nationwide physician referrals for adult and pediatric sarcoma patients, as well as patients who require further diagnostic testing to either confirm or rule out a sarcoma diagnosis. And RAS through a multi-specialty team of experts, the sarcoma program at the at the Moffitt Cancer Center offers the latest advancements in sarcoma treatment, including molecular targeted experimental vaccines and immunotherapies, in non invasive expandable limb implants, and limb salvage surgeries. NRAS Moffat Cancer Center has a robust clinical trial program that gives patients the opportunity to be among the first to ac access and benefit from innovative Therapies that help to improve the standard of care and create better outcomes for sarcoma patients. And whereas the experts working at Moffitt Cancer Center. Work tirelessly to research, understand, and treat their patients suffering from different types of sarcoma. Now
Starkey And Ras residents and their families of the fifteen counties, including Pasco County, that make up Moffitt Cancer Centers. Catchment area are impacted by lung cancer, and whereas smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer, and Pasco County has the highest percentage of residents who smoke, 23.3%, among Moffitt Cancer Centers catchment area counties. Other other known risk factors include environmental exposures, i.e., rate on gas, asbestos, secondhand smoke. Age. Most diagnosis are among adults 65 or older. Family history, radiation at the chest area, and lung disease, i.e., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. And whereas access to screenings and education is vital for early detection and treatment, the lung cancer screening program at Moffitt Cancer Center offers low-dose CT lung screenings to persons 50 years of age or older who extensively smoke with extensive smoke histories and provides resources intended