[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1270 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1270 Supporting the designation of June, as ``Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 3, 2024 Mrs. Foushee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of June, as ``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 the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer; Whereas brain metastases are 5 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 is necessary: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month''; (2) recognizes and affirms the commitment to increasing awareness of treatment options for people with cancer that has spread to the brain or spine; (3) recognizes and affirms the dedication 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 Department 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. <all>