A Resolution designating October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates October 13, 2025, as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes the significant impact of metastatic breast cancer, highlighting the need for increased research and awareness. It specifically acknowledges the work of METAvivor, an organization dedicated to funding research and raising awareness about this form of the disease, and the annual #LightUpMBC campaign.
Key provisions
- Designates October 13, 2025, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the METAvivor #LightUpMBC national campaign.
- Acknowledges the importance of increasing research funding for stage IV metastatic breast cancer.
Who is affected
- Individuals with metastatic breast cancer and their families
- Breast cancer patients and survivors
- Researchers focused on breast cancer treatment
- The general public, particularly in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically focuses on metastatic breast cancer, differentiating it from early-stage breast cancer represented by the pink ribbon.
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David Zimmerman
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