NY J01542

Memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 2026 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in New York State, coinciding with National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

More than 113,500 women are estimated to be diagnosed with gynecologic cancer this year, with over 33,000 expected to die from the disease according to the American Cancer Society

Gynecologic cancers include cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, each with different risk factors and symptoms

Encourages women to monitor unusual symptoms and utilize the CDC's symptoms diary tool to track and share health concerns with healthcare providers

Aims to increase awareness of risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies for gynecologic cancers at local, state, and national levels