A resolution designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

This bill is a Senate resolution that designates May 2025 as “National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.” It is a ceremonial, non-binding designation intended to raise public awareness, honor those affected by brain tumors, and encourage efforts to develop better treatments through collaboration in research. The resolution notes substantial public health impact from brain tumors and emphasizes the need for continued attention to research, diagnosis, and care, while not authorizing funding or creating new programs. The text provides context about the scope and challenges of brain tumors in the United States, including diagnoses, mortality, and treatment difficulties across many tumor types. It highlights that brain tumors are a major cause of cancer-related death in certain age groups, that survival rates remain limited, and that advancements in treatment have been slow, underscoring the importance of awareness and collaborative research efforts.