A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
United States119th CongressSRES-232Senate
Updated: May 15, 2025
Summary
This resolution officially designates May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" to highlight the significant impact of brain tumors on individuals and families. It aims to foster greater public awareness, honor those affected, and express support for patients, their families, and caregivers battling this disease. The resolution underscores the urgent need for advancements, noting that over 93,000 individuals are diagnosed annually and brain tumors are a leading cause of cancer death in children and young adults. It encourages efforts to develop better treatments that can improve quality of life and long-term prognosis, given the complex nature and limited curative options currently available. Furthermore, it urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research as a promising means to enhance understanding and treatment strategies.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2948; text: CR S2954-2955)
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