HRES 371119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Introduced: May 1, 2025

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H. Res. 371 is a symbolic resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating May 2025 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month." The resolution does not create any new laws or funding; rather, it is a statement of support intended to raise public awareness about brain tumors and encourage continued research efforts. The resolution highlights the significant health burden of brain tumors in the United States, acknowledges the challenges in treating this disease, and calls for collaborative approaches to improve treatments and outcomes for patients.

Key Points

1Disease burden: More than 93,000 Americans are estimated to be diagnosed with primary brain tumors in 2025, including 5,000 children, with over 1 million Americans currently living with a brain tumor diagnosis.
2Severity in young people: 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.
3Poor survival rates: The average 5-year survival rate following diagnosis of a malignant primary brain tumor is only 35.7 percent, with an estimated 18,330 deaths expected in 2025.
4Limited treatment progress: Despite decades of research, only a few treatments for malignant brain tumors have been approved since the 1980s, none of which extend survival more than 2 years on average or provide a cure.
5Research challenges: More than 100 types of brain tumors exist, and the brain's complex nature makes treatment and removal particularly challenging, with limited strategies for early detection.

Impact Areas

Patients and families: Provides recognition and support for individuals diagnosed with brain tumors and their support networks.Research community: Encourages collaborative approaches to brain tumor research and advocates for continued funding and development of new treatments.Public health awareness: Promotes national awareness of brain tumors as a significant health issue, particularly affecting children and young adults.

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