That this House recognises Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, marked annually in March, as an opportunity to raise awareness of a disease which remains one of the most lethal cancers affecting women; notes that in Northern Ireland approximately 165 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, with survival rates significantly lower than many other cancers due largely to late diagnosis and the absence of a national screening programme; highlights that ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, leading to poorer outcomes and placing a significant physical, emotional, and financial burden on women and their families; calls on the Government to significantly increase funding for ovarian cancer research across the UK, including support for early detection methods, new treatments, and prevention strategies; and urges Ministers to prioritise women’s health within NHS and research funding frameworks, including targeted investment in gynaecological cancer services.
