[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 727 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 727

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      December 1, 2009.
Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers, and the 
        reported mortality 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 the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not significantly decreased in 
        the almost 40 years since the ``War on Cancer'' was declared;
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 test is sensitive and specific to the early detection of 
        cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer;
Whereas there is currently no reliable early detection test for 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 the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was 
        developed in June 2007 to provide consistency in describing symptoms to 
        make it easier for women to learn and remember them;
Whereas due to the lack of a reliable screening test, 75 percent of ovarian 
        cancer cases are diagnosed in an advanced stage when the five-year 
        survival rate is below 45 percent;
Whereas if ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated at an early stage before the 
        cancer spreads outside of the ovary, 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 the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month should 
        be promoted to increase the awareness of the public regarding the 
        cancer: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for greater 
awareness of ovarian cancer.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.