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September 2021: National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the US

The U.S. Senate designated September 2021 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This aims to boost public knowledge about the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer, potentially leading to earlier detection and improved treatment, especially for at-risk women.
Key points
Increasing public awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, which are often confused with other conditions.
Highlighting the lack of an early detection test for ovarian cancer, leading to late diagnoses.
Emphasizing the importance of family history and genetic testing in risk assessment and early intervention.
Supporting research and education to improve survival rates for women with ovarian cancer.
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A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".
Print number: SRES 367
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-09-20