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HCONRES 55119th CongressIntroduced
Designating September 2025 as "Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month".
Introduced: Oct 7, 2025
Healthcare
Standard Summary
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This concurrent resolution designates September 2025 as Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month, emphasizing the need to address rising incidence rates, promote early diagnosis, and support research for cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers.
Key Points
- 1Approximately 118,920 new gynecologic cancer cases and 34,630 deaths occur annually in the U.S.
- 2Cervical cancer is the only gynecologic cancer with a reliable screening test and vaccine-preventable status.
- 3The resolution encourages public education on risks and supports measures to improve health outcomes and reduce mortality.
Impact Areas
Women at risk for gynecologic cancersHealthcare providers and public health organizationsCancer research institutions and advocacy groups
Generated by Legislative Analysis AI v2 on Oct 10, 2025