[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 267 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 267

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


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2009

 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Hutchison, 
  Mr. Bayh, Mr. Franken, Mr. Menendez, Ms. Klobuchar, and Mrs. Boxer) 
 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 gynecologic cancers, and the 
        reported mortality rate from ovarian cancer is increasing;
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 
        since the ``War on Cancer'' was declared, nearly 40 years ago;
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, urinary symptoms, and several other symptoms that are 
        easily confused with other diseases;
Whereas, due to the lack of a reliable early detection test, 75 percent of cases 
        of ovarian cancer are detected at an advanced stage, making the overall 
        5-year survival rate only 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 that play an important role in the prevention of the disease;
Whereas awareness and early recognition of ovarian cancer symptoms are the best 
        way to save the lives of women;
Whereas, each year during the month of September, the Ovarian Cancer National 
        Alliance holds a number of events to increase public awareness of 
        ovarian cancer; and
Whereas the President has designated September 2009 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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