09/14/2026
Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecologic cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. In California alone, nearly 2,500 women will be diagnosed this year,often only after the disease has advanced.
With no reliable early-detection test and symptoms that can mimic less serious conditions, awareness is one of our strongest tools. That’s why I was proud to co-author Senate Resolution 124, officially recognizing September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California.
The resolution highlights the need for better education, earlier diagnosis, and greater investment in women’s cancer care. As we mark this month, we honor those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and stand with survivors. Greater awareness empowers women to recognize the signs, seek care promptly, and access life-saving treatment.