Women's Gynecological Cancers Conference
Each year nearly 80,000 women in this country are diagnosed with a new case of gynecological cancer, and an estimated 28,000 die from these diseases.
In order to raise awareness, Congressman Dan Burton held a successful summit on Women's Gynecological Cancers entitled "What Moms and Daughters Need to Know About Gynecological Cancers" at the Conseco Conference Center in Carmel on May 12, 2007.
Congressman Burton moderated a panel of doctors and cancer survivors who discussed the symptoms of gynecological cancers as well as the most recent developments in the fight against these diseases.
Burton stated, "Cervical, ovarian, and other types of gynecological cancers are easily treated if discovered early on." Congressman Burton went on to say, "It is extremely important both doctors and patients know the warning signs of these potentially life-threatening diseases."
Videos
Burton Receives Award for Work with Johanna's Law
Burton Shares Personal Experience with Cancer
Congressman Burton interviews Drs. Manahan and Burton about early detection
Dan talks with women about misdiagnoses
Dan interviews Julie Sautter- Indianapolis Healthy Start
Statistics
One woman out of every 55 will develop ovarian cancer, according to
www.health.discovery.com
1,330
The number of women who died from ovarian cancer from 2000 to 2003, according to Indiana Cancer Facts & Figures 2006.
Resources
Congressman Burton's floor speech in support of Johanna's Law
Because She Should Know Conference:
www.becausesheshouldknow.org
Women's Cancer Network:
www.wcn.org
Women's Oncology Research & Development:
www.wordoncancer.org
Hope, Peace and Serenity Artwork:
http://www.inthemidstofangels.com/
A portion of the proceeds will be given as research grants to scientists working to discover a reliable screening test for ovarian cancer.