This House resolution expresses support for designating May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month." It cites estimates in the resolution that more than 108,000 people will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor this year and that over 1,000,000 Americans are living with a brain tumor. The resolution notes that brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer death for children under 14 and teens under 19, and the second-leading cause for young adults ages 15 to 39. It also cites a 5-year survival rate of 34.8 percent for primary malignant brain tumors and an estimate of 18,350 deaths from malignant brain tumors in 2026. The resolution describes challenges such as more than 100 tumor types, difficult treatment and removal, few treatments approved since the 1980s that extend survival by more than about 2 years on average, limited screening strategies, and little change in mortality rates over the prior 30 years.
The resolution is a formal expression of support and awareness. It encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors, honors people affected by them, and expresses support for patients, families, friends, and caregivers. It calls for efforts to develop better treatments and urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research. The text does not create specific programs or funding in the resolution itself.
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Supporters, as reflected in the resolution, say there is a need for greater public awareness of brain tumors, more research, and coordinated research efforts. They emphasize the seriousness of brain tumors across age groups, the limited treatment progress cited since the 1980s, and the importance of honoring and supporting those affected.
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