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This resolution designates September 2025 as "Histiocytosis Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania, with the aim of increasing public understanding of histiocytic disorders, which are rare medical conditions characterized by an overproduction of white blood cells called histiocytes. The resolution acknowledges that these disorders can potentially cause organ damage and tumor formation, are classified into five main groups, and have become better understood through medical research over the past 15-20 years. The resolution also highlights that some histiocytic disorders have been classified as rare cancers due to specific cancer-causing mutations, and emphasizes that these conditions are not widely recognized by the general public or even within the medical community. By designating a specific month for awareness, the resolution seeks to promote education and understanding about these complex and uncommon medical conditions.

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