Designating October 15 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day for a 10-year period ending in 2037.

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90R3033 KRT-D

By: Menéndez
S.C.R. No. 1

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Lobular breast cancer, also known as invasive

lobular carcinoma (ILC), accounts for 10 to 15 percent of all new

breast cancer diagnoses in the U.S. each year; and

WHEREAS, The second most common type of breast cancer, ILC

originates in the lobules, or milk-producing glands, of the breast;

according to the American Cancer Society, incidence rates of this

subtype are rising faster than other cancers, and approximately

48,000 new cases are diagnosed every year, with more than

two-thirds occurring in women over the age of 60; and

WHEREAS, ILC has distinct biological characteristics that

make diagnosis and treatment particularly challenging; the tumors

grow in single-file strands rather than in a lump, and they are also

more likely to occur in more than one location or in both breasts;

this makes physical examinations, screening, and advanced imaging

tools such as mammography and ultrasound less reliable methods for

early detection, often leading to later, more advanced stages of

the disease at the time of diagnosis; and

WHEREAS, Though chemotherapy is not generally effective

against ILC, the majority of lobular tumors are hormone

receptor-positive, making endocrine therapy a common treatment;

however, genetic mutations can cause therapeutic resistance, and

scientists are working to boost patient participation in clinical

trials to help advance research surrounding treatments and

management; and

WHEREAS, To help focus attention on the disease, Lobular

Breast Cancer Awareness Day takes place each year on October 15; the

observance is recognized in numerous U.S. states as well as in

countries around the globe, and the initiative is helping highlight

the seriousness and prevalence of ILC and the importance of further

medical studies; and

WHEREAS, Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day plays an

important role in fostering greater understanding of this

potentially deadly disease, and this worthwhile initiative is

helping to ensure that more people with ILC receive the timely care

that they need; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 90th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby designate October 15 as Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day;

and, be it further

RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section

391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect

until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally

passed by the legislature.