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Motion · S6M-03472 · 3 Mar 2022

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Lodged by Marie McNair (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month; understands that ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer faced by women in the UK, with over 600 new diagnoses in Scotland each year; notes that the symptoms of ovarian cancer are persistent and frequent, and that they usually happen more than 12 times a month; understands that key symptoms include persistent bloating, feeling full quickly or loss of appetite, pelvic or abdominal pain and urinary symptoms; further understands that there is currently no screening test available for ovarian cancer; highlights what it sees as the need for better public awareness; believes that a woman’s route to diagnosis is key to survival, and commends the organisations, campaigners and charities for their tireless efforts to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.