CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS MARCH 3 AS NATIONAL TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the reintroduction of his resolution designating March 3 as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Day. In continuing his annual introduction of this resolution, Morelle is committed to elevating awareness of TNBC, supporting patients and families, and advancing research to combat one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
“For my family, this fight is deeply personal,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “Watching my daughter Lauren face triple-negative breast cancer with courage and resilience changed me forever. No family should have to navigate this diagnosis without hope, support, and the promise that we are doing everything in our power to advance research and expand access to lifesaving care.”
Triple-negative breast cancer is diagnosed when a tumor tests negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and HER2, the three receptors that fuel most breast cancers. Because it lacks these targets, TNBC does not respond to many of the most effective hormone-based or HER2-directed therapies, making it more difficult to treat and more likely to grow and spread quickly. The disease disproportionately affects younger women and women of color.
Morelle has introduced this resolution each year in honor of his daughter, Lauren, who battled triple-negative breast cancer for two years, and in solidarity with the thousands of families confronting the disease nationwide. He has consistently supported efforts in Congress to strengthen investments in biomedical research, expand access to affordable health coverage, and promote early detection and patient-centered care.
The resolution, co-led by Reps. Gottheimer, Tonko, Bacon, and Norton, underscores the importance of public education, early detection, and sustained federal investment in research to develop more effective treatments. It also recognizes survivors, honors those lost to the disease, and affirms Congress’ commitment to ending cancer as we know it.
“As a father, I understand the fear that comes with hearing the word ‘cancer,’” Morelle added. “As a Member of Congress, I will continue fighting to ensure that fear is met with action—until every patient has better options, better outcomes, and real hope for the future.”
See the full text of the Congressman’s resolution here. Read more about Congressman Morelle’s work to fight cancer and increase overall healthcare quality and access here.
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