Скачать или смотреть Saskatchewan Legislature Member Statement - May 8, 2023

World Ovarian Cancer Day
Lisa Lambert, MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I ask today that fellow members and others join me in recognizing May 8th as World Ovarian Cancer Day. We know that ovarian cancer is a difficult cancer to diagnose early. As a result, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed in later stages, which has a negative
effect on survival. We all want to help women spot the warning signs and seek a diagnosis quickly.

Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Health partnered with Ovarian Cancer Canada in 2020 to provide $1 million to support ovarian cancer treatment, research, and clinical trials in Saskatchewan. This funding is being used to advance various research and initiatives led by our own Saskatchewan specialists to make improvements on how women are diagnosed and treated in this province. We look forward to seeing results of these initiatives in
improving the lives and the outcomes for patients facing this very challenging disease.

Mr. Speaker, over 3,000 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Canada last year. Our government continues to invest in cancer services, and we are committed to improving access to diagnostic services and surgical care for our residents.

I want to thank the local support groups in Saskatchewan and Ovarian Cancer Canada for offering resources and a sense of community for patients, their families, and caregivers. We can accomplish so much when we work together. Thank you, Mr. Speaker