Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, National Women's Health Week empowers women and girls to prioritize their unique health journeys. A crucial part of that journey is education, prevention, and early detection for illness and disease, like ovarian cancer. Globally, ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer among women, most of whom are over 60 years old. In the United States, the American Cancer Society estimates that this year, more than 19,000 women will receive a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and more than 12,000 women will die from ovarian cancer. It is a frequently missed or misdiagnosed disease, there is no routine screening, and it is not always included as part of an annual gynecological exam like other cancers of the female reproductive system. I saw this firsthand with my mother's diagnosis and death, within just weeks of her diagnosis of ovarian cancer many years ago, how devastating ovarian cancer can be and how fast it can claim a loved one. We must do better for our mothers, our grandmothers, our grandchildren, our sisters, and our friends. We must raise awareness, bolster research and education, and pass legislation that prioritizes women's healthcare and saves lives. Our health and our stories matter. Honoring Rev. Dr. John E. Douglas”