Senate Resolution No. 4129

BY: Senator HANNON

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
September 2018, as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in
the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official months that are set aside to increase awareness of serious
issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2018, as
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related
deaths in women between the ages of 35 and 74, and an estimated one out
of 71 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime; and

WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society estimated that there were
approximately 1500 new cases of ovarian cancer in New York State last
year, and that approximately 910 New Yorkers died from the disease; and

WHEREAS, A family history of ovarian cancer increases the risk for
the disease, in addition to a history of any type of cancer due to an
inherited gene mutation; and

WHEREAS, Symptoms of ovarian cancer can mask themselves as more
common conditions such as digestive and bladder problems, nausea, and
lack of appetite, thus reducing the concern for immediate medical
attention; and

WHEREAS, There are three cell types in which cancerous tumors can
originate from within the ovaries: epithelial, germ, and stromal; left
undetected, these normally benign tumors can become malignant and
metastasize throughout the body; and

WHEREAS, There are a multitude of risk factors for women associated
with ovarian cancer, such as age, obesity, reproductive history, hormone
therapy, and diet; and

WHEREAS, Screening for ovarian cancer is instrumental in detecting
the disease, while early detection is a measure for manageable treatment
and late detection can result in the spread of the cancer; and

WHEREAS, Treatment for all stages of ovarian cancer can involve the
removal of the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, followed by
chemotherapy and regular physical exams; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Legislature continues its commitment to
educate the public in the importance of early detection and prevention,
to support institutions that further research and knowledge in the
treatment of ovarian cancer, and to promote an environment in which a
healthy lifestyle will result in healthy minds and bodies; now,
therefore, be it


RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body memorialize Governor Andrew M.
Cuomo to proclaim September 2018, as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in
the State of New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.