Oro Valley proclaims September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Mayor Joseph C. Winfield read a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Oro Valley, noting the disease's high mortality when diagnosed late and urging residents to participate in awareness activities. The proclamation cited national estimates and emphasized that early recognition of symptoms is essential in the absence of a reliable screening test.

Rachel Sackett Putman, joining by Zoom as a National Ovarian Cancer Coalition board member and self‑identified stage‑3 survivor, told the council she lost fertility and suffered deep personal losses to the disease. "Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women, yet it remains one of the most underfunded and least understood," she said, urging community support for awareness and earlier diagnosis. The proclamation and comments were intended to encourage local outreach and research support.