CA SR56

Proclaims September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California

Highlights that ovarian cancer is the most fatal female reproductive system cancer, with an estimated 20,890 new diagnoses and 12,730 deaths in the United States in 2025

Notes that 70-80% of ovarian cancer patients are diagnosed at stage 3 or later due to lack of reliable early screening methods, with five-year survival rates dropping from 93.1% for early-stage to 30.8% for advanced-stage diagnoses

Encourages women to engage in preventive care and seek medical attention for symptoms including bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating, and urinary urgency

Recognizes the emotional, physical, and financial burdens on families and honors survivors, caregivers, and those working on research, advocacy, and care