Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation marks its 15th anniversary in 2006;

Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation was founded by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists in 1991;

Whereas the mission of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation is to raise awareness about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of reproductive cancers;

Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation raises funds to support training and research grants;

Whereas over 77,000 American women will be diagnosed with a reproductive cancer in 2006;

Whereas there are screening tests and warning signs for reproductive cancers, and early detection leads to improved survival for all female reproductive cancers;

Whereas gynecologic oncologists are board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists with an additional three to four years in training in the comprehensive care of women with reproductive cancers;

Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation works with gynecologic oncologists, survivors, and advocates throughout the year to increase knowledge about reproductive cancers, so that these cancers can be prevented or detected at their earliest, most curable stage; and

Whereas September is widely recognized as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it