Slotkin, bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce bill to improve ovarian cancer prevention and care

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 405

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation in Congress to expand access to ovarian cancer prevention and care, including expanding access to genetic counseling and testing, improving hereditary cancer risk assessment, strengthening cancer education, and helping patients connect with specialized gynecologic oncology care.

The bill, cosponsored by Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama, was introduced on Sept. 24 and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. A …

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