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Tulare County issues proclamation recognizing Oct. 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Day
Summary
The Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation recognizing Oct. 13, 2025 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Day in Tulare County and invited survivor‑advocate Rebecca Adam to accept; supervisors emphasized the need for research and equitable care.
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors presented a proclamation on Oct. 28, 2025, recognizing Oct. 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Day in Tulare County and called on citizens to increase awareness and support research and care for people living with MBC.
Rebecca Adam, who identified herself as a stage‑4 metastatic breast cancer survivor and national advocate, accepted the proclamation and told the board she was originally given "2 months to 2 years to live" at diagnosis more than 12 years ago and has since worked with an organization that donates proceeds to metastatic breast cancer research.
The proclamation cites national statistics and racial disparities noted in the board packet: it states that breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, that MBC causes the majority of breast cancer deaths, and it recorded an estimated 42,680 Americans and 685,000 people worldwide expected to die from metastatic breast cancer in 2025. The board recognized the need for increased research, equitable health access and culturally inclusive education and support for patients and caregivers.
Chair Larry McCarney presented the signed proclamation dated Oct. 28, 2025, and the board invited community participation in awareness activities. The recognition is ceremonial; no formal county action or appropriation was associated with the proclamation.
