Douglas County proclaims September 2026 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Sep 2, 2026

The board unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, citing statistics about incidence, survival rates and urging residents to learn signs and symptoms.

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The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 1 read and approved a proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Proclamation presenters cited national and state statistics on incidence and mortality and emphasized the absence of a reliable screening test, urging residents to learn symptoms and seek care.

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