IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 748 
Expressing support for designation of September 2012 as National Ovarian 
Cancer Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2012 
Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. 
ISSA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September 2012 as 
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, in 2012, approximately 22,280 new cases of ovarian 
cancer will be diagnosed and 15,500 women will die of 
ovarian cancer in the United States; 
Whereas these are deaths 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 declared 
40 years ago; 
Whereas the relative 5-year survival rate is 46 percent, how-
ever survival rates vary depending on the stage of cancer 
at the time of diagnosis; 
Whereas the lack of a reliable early detection test means that 
75 percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an 
advanced stage; 
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 a higher risk; 
Whereas some women, such as those with a family history of 
breast or ovarian cancer, are at a higher risk for ovarian 
cancer; 
Whereas the Pap test is sensitive and specific to the early de-
tection of cervical cancer, but not 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 awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by 
women and health care providers can lead to a quicker 
diagnosis; 
Whereas, in June 2007, the first national consensus state-
ment on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to pro-
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vide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier 
for women to learn and remember the symptoms; 
Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk 
for ovarian cancer and that play an important role in the 
prevention of the disease, such as prophylactic surgery, 
the use of oral contraceptives, and breastfeeding; 
Whereas each year during the month of September, the Ovar-
ian Cancer National Alliance and its partner members 
hold a number of events to increase public awareness of 
ovarian cancer; and 
Whereas September 2012 should be designated as ‘‘National 
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month’’ to increase public 
awareness of ovarian cancer: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness 
Month. 
Æ 
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