House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to designate June 3, 2025, as Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Michigan. This resolution highlights the severity of brain tumors, particularly glioblastoma, which is one of the deadliest cancers with a low five-year survival rate of only 6.9%. It notes that in 2025, a significant number of Michigan residents are expected to be diagnosed with brain tumors, and the disease remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among children and young adults. The resolution also emphasizes the high costs associated with brain tumor care and the profound impacts these tumors have on patients' quality of life.

Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges Michigan's status as a center of excellence in brain tumor treatment and research, with notable institutions leading clinical trials and attracting funding. Despite these advancements, the resolution points out the lack of significant progress in treatment options over the past 30 years, with only a few drugs approved by the FDA and no curative treatments available. The resolution calls for increased public awareness, research, and innovation in treatment, while honoring the patients and families affected by brain cancer and encouraging ongoing advocacy in healthcare.