United States House of Representatives Declares May National Brain Tumor Awareness Month

May 22, 2008

On May 21, 2008, the United States House of Representatives declared May “National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.” By a voice vote, the House approved H. Res. 1124, a resolution sponsored by Representative Janice Schakowsky (D-IL), and by this action established May as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

The North American Brain Tumor Coalition expresses its deep gratitude to Representative Schakowsky for her leadership in introducing the resolution and also its thanks to the 108 Representatives who joined as cosponsors.

The news about the brain tumor diagnosis of Senator Edward Kennedy has raised the entire nation’s awareness of brain tumors. This news has touched us all, not the least because Senator Kennedy has been a tireless champion of those who need access to quality health care and the latest medical treatments. The passage of the resolution is another important effort to direct attention to brain tumors and the pressing need for more research aimed at deepening our understanding of the causes of brain tumors and accelerating the development of new and better treatments.

To see the language of the resolution, please click on the National Brain Tumor Awareness Month Resolution

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