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Motion · S5M-24194 · 22 Feb 2021

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2021

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 19 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which runs throughout March 2021; understands that many ovarian cancer charities come together for this event, including The Eve Appeal, Ovacome, Target Ovarian Cancer, Ovarian Cancer Action; acknowledges that it gives everyone an opportunity to work together to ensure that women and GPs are more aware of the symptoms and the vital importance of early diagnosis; believes that over a quarter of women are diagnosed through emergency presentation, which means that they find about the condition very late; understands that this can lead to more invasive treatment and lower survival chances; notes that, although this figure is falling, as a result of the fantastic work that has already been done, it is still unacceptably high, and commends the sterling work of everyone involved with the event.

Supporters (19)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.