Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

This measure supports naming September 30, 2025, as “Rare Cancer Day.” Its goal is to call attention to the tough challenges people with rare cancers face and to boost awareness so more patients get earlier diagnoses and better treatment options .

It does not change any laws or set new programs. It’s meant to raise public awareness and encourage support for patients, families, and caregivers dealing with rare cancers .

• Key points
  • Date: September 30, 2025
  • What it does: Shows support for awareness efforts about rare cancers and the need for early diagnosis and better treatment
  • Who is affected: People with rare cancers, their families and caregivers, and the health care community
  • Day-to-day impact: More attention and public support for rare cancer challenges; no direct legal changes or new requirements