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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 12, 2023 01:52 PM |
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| From: | Representative Joe Hogan and Rep. Donna Bullock, Rep. Tim Brennan, Rep. Abby Major |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month |
| In the near future, we plan to introduce a resolution designating the month of September 2023 as “Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month” in the Commonwealth. The American Cancer Society estimates 19,710 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and 13,270 women will die from ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women, accounting for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. A woman's risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 78. Her lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is about 1 in 108. Ovarian cancer often goes undetected until it’s reached advanced stages. It may not cause early signs or symptoms, and it is difficult to screen for the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. Most of us have had someone affected by this cancer. Some have channeled that grief into a positive cause such as the Barbara T. Foundation which raises money for direct ovarian cancer research. Others have worked with their communities to raise awareness by “Turning the Town Teal.” These efforts and more are all done so that women in the future do not have to suffer and die from this disease. We ask that you join us in cosponsoring this resolution to raise awareness of and to show support to those suffering from ovarian cancer. |
Introduced as HR218