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This resolution declares September 2025 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan, highlighting the serious nature and impact of ovarian cancer. The resolution provides context about the disease, noting that it is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 20,890 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, with approximately 12,730 expected to die from the disease. The resolution emphasizes that a woman's lifetime risk of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is about 1 in 91, and only 20 percent of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when the five-year survival rate is significantly higher (70 to 90 percent). Globally, over 315,000 women are diagnosed annually, with cases projected to rise by 40 percent by 2040. By declaring this awareness month, the Michigan House of Representatives aims to increase public knowledge about the symptoms, risks, and impact of ovarian cancer, and to recognize the survivors, patients, families, and advocates working to raise awareness and hope in the fight against this disease.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0163