Supporting the designation of June, as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month".

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1270 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1270

  Supporting the designation of June, as ``Brain and Spine Metastasis 
                           Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 3, 2024

Mrs. Foushee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the designation of June, as ``Brain and Spine Metastasis 
                           Awareness Month''.

Whereas brain and spine metastasis can occur with almost any type of cancer;
Whereas improved cancer treatments are leading to longer patient survival, but 
        brain and spine metastasis rates are increasing;
Whereas specific cancers commonly spread to the brain and spine, such as 
        melanoma, lung, breast, colon, and prostate cancers;
Whereas brain metastases are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in 
        patients with cancer;
Whereas brain metastases are 5 times more common than primary brain tumors;
Whereas advanced treatment options are available to improve patient outcomes;
Whereas disparities in cancer care exist, and awareness is crucial to address 
        these disparities;
Whereas different treatments are needed for brain and spine metastasis than for 
        other cancers;
Whereas there are publicly available resources where patients and families can 
        find information on brain and spine metastasis; and
Whereas new and novel therapies are offering hope, but more support and funding 
        for clinical trials and specialized centers is necessary: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Brain and 
        Spine Metastasis Awareness Month'';
            (2) recognizes and affirms the commitment to increasing 
        awareness of treatment options for people with cancer that has 
        spread to the brain or spine;
            (3) recognizes and affirms the dedication to increasing 
        education for brain and spine metastasis so individuals can 
        better understand their cancer or the cancer of a loved one; 
        and
            (4) calls on the Department of Health and Human Services 
        to--
                    (A) increase education and awareness about 
                treatment options available for patients with brain and 
                spine metastases, including advances and improvements 
                in medical therapies such as targeted therapies or 
                immunotherapies;
                    (B) support resources to establish and support 
                centers for brain and spine metastasis;
                    (C) provide resources to increase access to 
                dedicated clinical trials for patients with brain or 
                spine metastases; and
                    (D) invest in research specifically into the 
                biology and treatment of brain and spine metastasis, 
                particularly across cancers.
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