Rep. Brown offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 323. 

A resolution to declare September 2012 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, More than 21,000 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2011; and

Whereas, In 2011, 15,000 women died from ovarian cancer; and

Whereas, Ovarian cancer has a five-year survival rate of 93 percent if found before spreading outside the ovary, but only 19 percent of ovarian cancers are found at such an early stage; and

Whereas, No ovarian cancer screening test currently exists and women must be aware of the signs and symptoms in order to protect themselves; and

Whereas, The symptoms commonly associated with ovarian cancer are bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, urinary urgency or frequency, and difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and all women should be aware of these symptoms; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2012 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.