September 2026 marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month across New York State, with a campaign emphasizing that more than 12,000 women die each year and roughly 21,000 are diagnosed. The effort focuses on encouraging early detection and providing education about the disease as part of broader health awareness activities during the month.

Organizers of the campaign are using the period to inform the public about the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking medical advice promptly, aiming to reduce the high annual mortality and impact on women in the state.