HRES 532 · 119th Congress · Health

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

Introduced 2025-06-23· Sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2025-06-23)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 532 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 532 Supporting the designation of ``Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2025 Mrs. Foushee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ 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 impr…

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