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September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Supporting Women's Health

This resolution supports designating September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase public knowledge about the symptoms and risks of this disease, potentially leading to earlier detection and improved treatment outcomes. This is crucial for women's health and safety across the United States.
Key points
Increasing public awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms to aid in quicker diagnosis.
Highlighting the lack of an early detection test for ovarian cancer and the importance of symptom recognition.
Addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatment outcomes for women of color, low-income women, and those in rural areas.
Promoting genetic testing and counseling for women with a family history of ovarian or breast cancer.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_746
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2023-09-29