[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 122 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
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               RECOGNIZING OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2012

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of tens of thousands 
of women and their families. In 2012, over 22,000 women will be 
diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Tragically, 15,500 will die from this 
disease. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer among 
American women.
  This September, we recognize Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, honoring 
those who have battled cancer--and those who continue to struggle with 
the disease. Their courage is an inspiration to all of us and a 
reminder that together, we can beat ovarian cancer.
  With early diagnosis, ovarian cancer is survivable. Over 95% of women 
who detect ovarian cancer during the early stages of the disease defeat 
the disease. By learning the symptoms, checking their family histories 
and visiting with their doctors, women can detect ovarian cancer before 
it's too late.
  No one and no family should have to face ovarian cancer without the 
knowledge necessary to detect and defeat it. Along with my fellow 
Congressmen and citizens, I am proud to have helped fight ovarian 
cancer. In 2005, I joined my colleagues to create a federal educational 
campaign for gynecological cancer, urging the Center for Disease 
Control and the Office of Women's Health to cooperate with non-profits 
to raise cancer awareness among women and health practitioners.
  That year, I also successfully introduced Johanna's Law. In memory of 
Johanna Silver, who lost her life to cancer after a three and a half 
month battle with ovarian cancer, Johanna's Law has helped increase 
awareness of gynecological cancers.
  I urge all members to recognize and remember Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
Month and the impact of cancer upon our community.

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