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  • H. RES. 1203 — Expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:307

    H. RES. 1203 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the designation of July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day." Glioblastoma is a severe and deadly brain cancer, with only a 6.9% five-year survival rate and significant treatment challenges. The...

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    The resolution asks people to remember July 17, 2024, as a special day to think about and support people with glioblastoma, a very serious brain cancer, and to encourage more help and research to find better treatments.

  • H. RES. 1264 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. RES. 1264 is a resolution that supports the designation of May 2024 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month." It highlights the significant impact of brain tumors in the United States, noting both the high number of diagnoses and the challenges faced in treatment and early detection. The...

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    In May 2024, people in the United States want to think about brain health by raising awareness about brain tumors and supporting those who have them, like patients and their families, through better understanding and research. This idea encourages everyone to work together to find new ways to help those living with brain tumors feel better.