[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                NATIONAL OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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                        HON. KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2012

  Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the month of September 
being National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I would like to express 
my deep support for the women and families who are affected by ovarian 
cancer. In 2012, over 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian 
cancer in the United States, and we will lose more than 15,000 mothers, 
daughters, wives, sisters, and friends to this disease.
  While great strides have been made in cancer research, education, and 
awareness, there is still much work to be done, especially on ovarian 
cancer. Though many other cancers have seen significant reductions in 
mortality rates due to improved prevention methods, screenings, and 
treatments, the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has remained nearly 
the same for the past 40 years.
  I commend the many programs and organizations dedicated to ovarian 
cancer research, education, and awareness, including the National 
Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 
Ovarian Cancer Control Initiative, the Department of Defense Ovarian 
Cancer Research Program, and the many advocacy, education, and 
awareness organizations.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing September as National 
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, remembering the women who have lost the 
battle with this disease, and supporting research, education, and 
awareness efforts so that eventually, future generations will no longer 
feel the effects of ovarian cancer.

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