Mid City Times

Congressman Williams Introduces Resolution in Support of Glioblastoma Awareness Day

Washington, D.C. - Monday, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced a resolution alongside Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as “Glioblastoma Awareness Day.” This resolution increases glioblastoma awareness, which is critical to research and treatment advancements, and expresses support for those battling this disease.

“Awareness is crucial in the ongoing fight against glioblastoma,” said Congressman Williams. “This resolution brings hope to patients and their families as they fight this devastating disease. Together, we will continue to build on the progress we have made as we search for a cure to end this disease.”

"For six years now, the U.S. House of Representatives has joined with the Senate in introducing this critical, bipartisan and bicameral resolution to raise awareness for one of the worst cancers imaginable, glioblastoma," said David Arons, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Brain Tumor Society. "The annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day resolution is an important marker that members of Congress from both parties recognize the importance of this cause and a signal of their intent to prioritize and support the glioblastoma community. We thank Representative Williams for his leadership on this issue, as well as the resolution’s bipartisan original cosponsors, Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Brian Mast, and Jake Auchincloss. We look forward to more members of the House, and the American public, joining us to commemorate Glioblastoma Awareness Day this year."

Background:

In 2023, there were approximately 14,490 new cases of glioblastoma diagnosed in the United States.

Glioblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor, accounting for approximately half of all primary malignant brain tumors.

Read the bill text here.