IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1488 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 29, 2010 
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. 
ISSA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer 
Awareness Month. 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic 
cancers; 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer 
deaths among women in the United States; 
Whereas more than 22,000 women will be diagnosed with 
ovarian cancer this year; 
Whereas more than 15,000 women will die from ovarian can-
cer; 
Whereas those deaths are those of our mothers, sisters, 
daughters, family members, and community leaders; 
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Whereas the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not signifi-
cantly decreased since the ‘‘War on Cancer’’ was de-
clared, 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 de-
tection 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, in June 2007, the first national consensus state-
ment on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to pro-
vide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier 
for women to learn and remember them; 
Whereas, due to the lack of a reliable early detection test, 75 
percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an ad-
vanced stage, making the overall 5-year survival rate only 
45 percent; 
Whereas certain factors are known to reduce the risk for 
ovarian cancer and play an important role in the preven-
tion of the disease; 
Whereas awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by 
women and health care providers can lead to an earlier 
diagnosis; 
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Whereas, each year during the month of September, the 
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and its partner mem-
bers hold a number of events to increase public aware-
ness of ovarian cancer; and 
Whereas September 2010 should be designated as ‘‘National 
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month’’ to increase the 
awareness of the public regarding the cancer: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Aware-
ness Month. 
Æ 
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