National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Help raise awareness about and understand the symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer, so that this devastating disease can be caught and treated early.
Position early detection and symptom awareness as life-saving, leveraging the 93% survival rate statistic to drive screening conversations and healthcare engagement among women 50+.
- Know the subtle signs: bloating, pelvic pain, and appetite changes—catch ovarian cancer early when survival rates hit 93%
- September spotlight: Why women 50+ should talk to their doctor about ovarian cancer screening and family history
- Breaking the silence on ovarian cancer: Real stories of early detection and survival
- Genetic risk? Family history? September is the month to understand your ovarian cancer risk factors
Ovarian Cancer is a condition that primarily affects women who are 50 years or above, and many of those who are affected have a genetic predisposition that increases their chances of contracting it. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition website is a place to gather information on the advances made in identifying and treating ovarian cancer, as well as finding its cause and possible steps to prevent it. Catching Ovarian Cancer early is vital in ensuring the highest chances of survival. When caught early, there is a 93% chance of survival, making it one of the most survivable cancers we know.
The problem is that symptoms of Ovarian Cancer can be quite subtle at first, often going unnoticed before steps are taken to diagnose their cause, in part because these earliest stages are often painless. Some of the symptoms have similarities to PMS, including discomfort, bloating, and back pain. As the condition worsens it can include diarrhea, loss of appetite, and fatigue, among a myriad of other possible symptoms. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month reminds us to pay attention to these seemingly harmless identifiers and get them checked out if anything seems unusual.