Portage Times

WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to support those battling the deadly form of pediatric cancer known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). 

“I am proud to join Congresswoman Dingell and Congressman McCaul to introduce this bipartisan resolution to raise awareness for the more than 300 children in America suffering from this heartbreaking disease,” said Congressman Joyce. “DIPG is one of the deadliest forms of pediatric cancer, devastating children, parents, and families. We must work together to find a cure to ensure no child has to face this illness ever again.”

Every year, nearly 16,000 children across the country are diagnosed with cancer. Of those, approximately 300 are diagnosed with DIPG. The average life expectancy after receiving a DIPG diagnosis is less than one year. Despite the fact that DIPG is the second most common pediatric brain tumor, research into treatments and cures is sorely lacking. This resolution calls for expanded research on possible treatments, encourages entities to factor in the mortality rate and number of life years lost when considering awarding research grants and, if passed, would support designating May 17th as National DIPG Awareness Day.

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