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Designating National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day

The U.S. Senate designated July 15, 2023, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. This resolution aims to highlight this rare and aggressive cancer, which affects all ages and is largely resistant to current standard treatments. The designation encourages greater public education and recognition of the challenges faced by patients and the dedication of researchers.
Key points
July 15th is officially designated to raise awareness about leiomyosarcoma, a rare and difficult-to-treat cancer.
The resolution formally recognizes the struggles of patients and commends the efforts of caregivers and researchers working on this disease.
Increased public awareness is intended to support better research outcomes and improve the quality of life for those affected.
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Print number: 118_SRES_270
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-06-22