Georgia CommonsHR 7: Endometrial cancer as public health concern; recognize
Last action June 17, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes endometrial cancer as a serious and growing public health concern affecting women across the state, aiming to raise awareness of prevention, screening, and treatment.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change Georgia law or create new programs. Instead, it is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing endometrial cancer, the most common type of uterine cancer, as a significant public health issue in Georgia. The resolution cites data from the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry showing uterine corpus cancer incidence and mortality rates in Georgia, including a racial disparity in death rates between Black and White women. It notes that thousands of Georgians are projected to be diagnosed with or die from the disease in 2026. The resolution concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press, encouraging awareness of symptoms, screening research, and treatment options.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes endometrial cancer as a serious and growing public health concern for women in Georgia and the nation.
- Cites Georgia-specific data on uterine corpus cancer incidence, mortality, and racial disparities from the Georgia Comprehensive Cancer Registry.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create funding, new screening requirements, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a statement of legislative recognition only.
Who it affects
Women in Georgia, particularly postmenopausal women and Black women who face higher mortality rates from uterine corpus cancer, along with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and public health researchers focused on cancer awareness and treatment.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal force, it puts the Georgia House on record highlighting a health disparity, with Black women facing nearly double the death rate of White women from uterine corpus cancer, and may encourage public attention to symptoms, research, and access to care.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe endometrial cancer's prevalence, risk factors, symptoms, and survival rates, including a 96 percent five-year survival rate when caught early versus 22 percent when spread to distant organs.
- The resolution cites Georgia Department of Public Health data showing a uterine corpus cancer incidence rate of 25.4 cases per 100,000 women and a mortality rate of 5.6 deaths per 100,000 women in Georgia.
- The resolved clause has the House formally recognize endometrial cancer as a public health concern and the importance of awareness.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the uterine corpus cancer death rate in Black women is almost double that in White women (9.0 versus 4.6 deaths per 100,000, respectively), likely due to disparities in access to high-quality care”
“the five-year survival rate for endometrial cancer is 96 percent when diagnosed at an early stage and remains confined to the uterus, but it falls to 22 percent once the cancer has spread to distant organs”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Kim Schofield (D, HD-063)
- Viola Davis (D, HD-087)
- Sandra Scott (D, HD-076)
- Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)
- Park Cannon (D, HD-058)
Topics
- endometrial cancer
- women's health
- public health awareness
- cancer disparities