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.
