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CA SR101
Resolution
AI Summary
- Proclaims September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California
- Approximately 21,410 new cases of ovarian cancer are estimated to be diagnosed in 2024, with about 13,770 women expected to die from the disease in the United States
- Five-year survival rate exceeds 93 percent when ovarian cancer is detected at Stage 1, but most cases are diagnosed at Stage 3 or later when the cancer has already spread
- Encourages women to monitor their bodies for unexplained changes including abdominal pain, pressure, and swelling, and to consult healthcare providers about concerning symptoms
- Honors those lost to ovarian cancer and recognizes efforts to advance research, advocacy, and quality care for the disease
Legislative Description
Relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of 2024.
Last Action
Read. Adopted. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 4822.)
6/27/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules6/4/2024
Full Bill Text
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