National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; September 2026; support designation

This bill designates September 2026 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to increase public awareness about the disease and its symptoms. The resolution highlights that ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer deaths in women and notes that approximately 80 percent of cases are detected at an advanced stage due to the lack of a reliable early detection test. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain, and addresses disparities in diagnosis and survival rates among different populations. The bill directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press to support awareness efforts.