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Designating May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

The US Senate officially designated May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. This resolution aims to highlight that brain tumors are a leading cause of cancer death among children and young adults, emphasizing the urgent need for increased research and collaborative efforts to find better treatments. The designation encourages public awareness and expresses support for patients, families, and caregivers affected by this complex disease.
Key points
Official designation of May to increase public awareness regarding the high incidence and devastating prognosis associated with brain tumors.
Support for patients, families, and caregivers, alongside a call for intensified, collaborative research into new treatment options.
Recognition that brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer death in children and teens in the United States.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating May 2024 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Print number: SRES 724
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2024-06-04