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GA SR868
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gail Davenport
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 2024 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Georgia and encourages support for all women at risk of or diagnosed with ovarian cancer
- Notes the American Cancer Society estimates 19,680 new ovarian cancer cases nationally in 2024, with 620 new cases in Georgia
- Highlights that the five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer is only 50%, with no effective early screening tools currently available
- Recognizes the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) and Georgia's Advocates for their efforts to bring ovarian cancer awareness and education to the state
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of OCRA, the public, and the press
Legislative Description
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2024
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/28/2024
Full Bill Text
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