Bill Text: NY J00382 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 382 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim September 2019, as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-12 - ADOPTED [J00382 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00382-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 382

BY: Senator SALAZAR

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        September 2019, 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 2019, 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 are
approximately 1,500 new cases of ovarian cancer in New York  State  each
year, and nearly 1,000 New Yorkers die 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 2019, 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.