Supports the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
This bill expresses support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general. DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors, with a median survival time of only 9 months postdiagnosis. The bill highlights the need for increased research funding and encourages public and private sources to consider the mortality rate and life-years lost in their grant application processes.
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