[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 678 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 678

 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
                                 Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 23 (legislative day, September 17), 2008

  Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mrs. Dole, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Bayh, Mrs. 
 Clinton, Mrs. Boxer, Mrs. Feinstein, Ms. Collins, Mr. Vitter, and Mr. 
 Whitehouse) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
                                 Month.

Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers, and the 
        reported incidence of ovarian cancer is increasing over time;
Whereas ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among women in 
        the United States;
Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 percent of women 
        diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not have a family history that puts 
        them at higher risk;
Whereas the Pap smear is sensitive and specific to the early detection of 
        cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer;
Whereas there is currently no reliable and easy-to-administer screening test 
        used for the early detection of ovarian cancer;
Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of ovarian cancer often 
        include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling 
        full quickly, and urinary symptoms, among several other symptoms that 
        are easily confused with other diseases;
Whereas due to the lack of a reliable early screening test, 75 percent of cases 
        of ovarian cancer are detected at an advanced stage, when the 5-year 
        survival rate is only 50 percent, a much lower rate than for many other 
        cancers;
Whereas if ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated at an early stage before the 
        cancer spreads outside of the ovary, the treatment is potentially less 
        costly, and the survival rate is as high as 90 percent;
Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk for ovarian cancer 
        and play an important role in the prevention of the disease;
Whereas awareness and early recognition of ovarian cancer symptoms are currently 
        the best way to save women's lives;
Whereas the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, during the month of September, 
        holds a number of events to increase public awareness of ovarian cancer; 
        and
Whereas September 2008 has been designated by the President as National Ovarian 
        Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate supports the goals and ideals of National 
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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