HR0334 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death among U.S. women; and

WHEREAS, It is one of the most insidious types of cancer affecting women of which has few signs or symptoms and is difficult to detect; and

WHEREAS, Ovarian cancer symptoms included bloating, frequent urination, constipation, diarrhea, and fatigue; any woman who experiences these symptoms for more than two to three weeks should promptly have a thorough examination to determine if ovarian cancer is present; and

WHEREAS, Increased awareness of the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer will enhance chances of early detection and survival from the disease; and

WHEREAS, Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among men; and

WHEREAS, Prostate cancer has accounted for 15 percent of the nation's cancer burden and 15 percent of male cancer deaths; and

WHEREAS, Research suggests that men can reduce their risk of prostate cancer mortality if they follow recommended prostate cancer screening guidelines; and

WHEREAS, Increased awareness and use of early detection practices by men is essential to controlling prostate cancer; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the month of September 2005 as Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, to be observed throughout the State as a month set apart to promote advocacy activities, to call attention to ovarian cancer and prostate cancer research, and to honor those whose lives have been impacted by these cancers; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we call upon the citizens of the State to promote awareness of ovarian and prostate cancer.