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Designates September 30 as Rare Cancer Day

IntroducedSeptember 17, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for naming September 30, 2025, as Rare Cancer Day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by patients with rare cancers.

If you know someone with cancer, this resolution aims to improve awareness and treatment options for the 1 in 5 patients diagnosed with rare cancers.

Who this affects

cancer patients · their families · healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution aims to raise awareness about rare cancers and their impact on patients.
2It highlights that 1 in 5 cancer patients in the U.S. has a rare cancer.
3The resolution acknowledges the low survival rates for rare cancer patients compared to those with common cancers.
4It encourages efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment of rare cancers.
5The resolution supports partnerships to enhance research and funding for rare cancer treatments.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rare Cancer Day.

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Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly

Designates September 30 as Rare Cancer Day

IntroducedSeptember 17, 2025

1 year ago

Intro

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Why This Matters

This resolution expresses support for naming September 30, 2025, as Rare Cancer Day to raise awareness about the challenges faced by patients with rare cancers.

If you know someone with cancer, this resolution aims to improve awareness and treatment options for the 1 in 5 patients diagnosed with rare cancers.

Who this affects

cancer patients · their families · healthcare providers

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution aims to raise awareness about rare cancers and their impact on patients.
2It highlights that 1 in 5 cancer patients in the U.S. has a rare cancer.
3The resolution acknowledges the low survival rates for rare cancer patients compared to those with common cancers.
4It encourages efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment of rare cancers.
5The resolution supports partnerships to enhance research and funding for rare cancer treatments.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rare Cancer Day.

Read full document

Last changed 4 months ago · checked hourly