It is called "the silent disease." Sometimes the symptoms may be hard to notice. Often, we will pass them off as something else. Doesn’t everyone have some of these symptoms at one time or another? The clue is if any of these are bothersome for more than two weeks, go get a check up. Like any disease, if caught in the early stages, it could be treated and just might save your life. If someone in your family has had Ovarian cancer, talk to your Doctor and set up routine screenings. It is a hereditary disease.
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
- Feeling the need to urinate urgently or frequently
- Fatigue
- Upset stomach or heartburn
- Back Pain
- Pain during Sex
- Constipation or menstrual changes
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer. The Coalition is committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in their later stages when the prognosis is poor. However, if diagnosed and treated early, when the cancer is confined to the ovary, the five-year survival rate is over 90 percent. That is why it is imperative that the early signs and symptoms of the disease are recognized, not only by women, but also by their families and the medical community.
There is currently no early detection test for ovarian cancer. Pap tests do not detect ovarian cancer. Until there is a test, the key to early diagnosis is awareness. And the key to awareness is knowing the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer and urging women to take early action and live.
Through national programs and local Chapter initiatives, the NOCC's goal is to make more people aware of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NOCC provides information to assist the newly diagnosed patient, to provide hope to survivors, and to support caregivers.
Our programs are possible only with the help of our volunteers; committed men and women dedicated to the mission of the NOCC in communities across the country. We encourage you to join them. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of women affected by ovarian cancer. Together, we can break the silence.
SPREAD THE WORD ... Help NOCC Break the Silence About Ovarian Cancer. As part of our “Break the Silence” Campaign, NOCC commissioned a survey to gauge women’s understanding of ovarian cancer. The survey revealed that 85% of women did not know ovarian cancer’s symptoms and that 82% of women had not spoken with their doctors about ovarian cancer. Until there is an accurate early detection test for ovarian cancer, awareness of ovarian cancer’s subtle symptoms is an important key to earlier detection. NOCC has developed a number of tools to educate women about ovarian cancer and will provide them to you free of charge for distribution in your community.
Get Involved:
Donate to NOCC.
Volunteer! You Can Make a Difference. You can experience the value of helping others. For information on volunteer opportunities, meetings, and events in your community, please contact your local chapter.
Click here to find a chapter near you.
Shop the NOCC online Marketplace.
Ovarian Cancer Resource Links.
Source: Nation Ovarian Cancer Coalition
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