TX HR1073

Recognizes May 8, 2025, as World Ovarian Cancer Day in Texas and urges all Texans to learn more about the disease

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women in the U.S., with a lifetime diagnosis risk of approximately 1 in 91

American Cancer Society estimates nearly 21,000 new ovarian cancer cases will be diagnosed in 2025, with approximately 12,700 deaths nationally, including about 1,100 Texans

Five-year survival rate is approximately 50% overall but exceeds 90% when detected early; however, no reliable early detection test currently exists

Common symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and urinary issues