119-hres532

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 532 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 532

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

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 June 23, 2025

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 ``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 a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in 
 patients with cancer;
Whereas brain metastases are five 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 are necessary: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the designation of ``Brain and Spine 
 Metastasis Awareness Month'';

    (2) recognizes and affirms the commitment by the House of 
 Representatives to increasing awareness of treatment options 
 for people with cancer that has spread to the brain or spine;

    (3) recognizes and affirms the dedication of the House of 
 Representatives 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 Secretary 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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