Ovarian cancer awareness month 2023

Early day motion 1016, tabled 28 March 2023 by Jim Shannon (DUP). Signed by 22 members.

That this House notes Ovarian cancer awareness month that takes place in March 2023; further notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed each year in the UK and over 4,000 women lose their lives each year, which is 11 women everyday; highlights that if diagnosed at the earliest stage, nine in 10 women will survive, but two-thirds of women are diagnosed late, when the cancer is harder to treat; further highlights that nearly half of GPs mistakenly believe symptoms only present in the later stages of the disease, and less than a third of women in the UK are confident they know the symptoms; notes the incredible work by MacMillan and Cancer Research in raising awareness on what to look out for in terms of ovarian cancer diagnosis; and thanks MacMillan for all they do for those families who need support.

Signatures by party: DUP 4, Labour 4, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.