SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146

WHEREAS, Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States and the second most common form of cancer among the nation's women; and

WHEREAS, The disease affects over 12 percent of females born today in the United States, and it can quickly spread to vital organs, despite treatment and preventive measures; and

WHEREAS, Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer; it is the stage in which cancer has spread beyond the breast to other organs in the body; thirty percent of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will eventually be diagnosed with metastatic cancer; and

WHEREAS, Tremendous advancements in breast cancer treatment have been made, yet there is a crucial need for continued research to assist in the development of more effective treatments for metastatic breast cancer; and

WHEREAS, Across the Lone Star State and around the country, advocacy groups are working to increase awareness of the disease and to underscore the importance of continued medical research; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend all those who are working to raise awareness of metastatic cancer and who are supporting research to develop more effective treatments of the disease; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this important endeavor.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate