Bill > SRes232

This resolution designates May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month" to highlight the significant impact of brain tumors in the United States. The resolution points out that over 93,000 individuals are diagnosed with primary brain tumors annually, with more than 1,000,000 people currently living with a brain tumor. It emphasizes the severity of the disease, noting that brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer death in children under 14 and teens under 19, and the second-leading cause in young adults aged 15-39. The resolution underscores the challenges of brain tumor treatment, including the existence of over 100 types of tumors, a low 5-year survival rate of 35.7%, and the fact that no current treatments are considered curative. By designating this awareness month, the resolution aims to encourage public awareness, support research efforts, honor those affected by brain tumors, and promote a collaborative approach to understanding and treating this complex disease that impacts the body's most critical organ.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/232/all-info