H.R. No. 1425
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death
  among women under the age of 50 in the United States and the second
  most common form of cancer among all women; and
         WHEREAS, About one in eight American women will develop
  invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and
  approximately 40,000 people, including some 440 men, die from
  breast cancer each year; and
         WHEREAS, Metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV or
  advanced breast cancer, occurs when the cancer spreads beyond the
  breast to other parts of the body; anywhere from 20 to 30 percent of
  patients initially diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer will
  develop metastatic breast cancer, which can occur many years after
  their original diagnosis and successful treatment; and
         WHEREAS, There is no cure for metastatic breast cancer; the
  median survival rate after a positive diagnosis is only three
  years, up from 18 months in 1970; and
         WHEREAS, Although early detection and medical care play a
  vital role in the fight against breast cancer, advanced-stage
  breast cancer can spread quickly and inexplicably regardless of
  treatment or preventive measures; tremendous therapeutic
  advancements have been made, but the need for continued research is
  crucial, as the number of annual breast cancer deaths has remained
  virtually unchanged for the past 20 years; and
         WHEREAS, It is estimated that there are currently between
  150,000 and 250,000 individuals living with metastatic breast
  cancer in the United States; many patients continue working,
  raising families, and living life to the fullest, and with adequate
  care, some survive 10 years or more beyond their diagnosis; and
         WHEREAS, Across the Lone Star State and around the country, a
  coalition consisting of patient advocates, nonprofits, academic
  institutions, and other organizations is taking action to raise
  awareness of the disease, to call attention to the need for more
  research, and to highlight the importance of emotional and
  workplace support in improving the quality of life for patients;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize October 13, 2017, as Metastatic Breast
  Cancer Awareness Day in Texas and commend all those who are working
  in behalf of those with metastatic breast cancer.
 
  Thompson of Harris
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1425 was adopted by the House on April
  27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House