September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S.
Teal is the color that represents ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer is sometimes called “the silent killer” because the symptoms are vague and many women aren’t diagnosed with ovarian cancer until it has spread. A woman’s chance of survival is much higher if the cancer is caught at an early stage.
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer. A pap smear DOES NOT detect ovarian cancer.
I am a twelve year ovarian cancer survivor. I am one of the lucky women who was diagnosed and treated before the cancer reached an advanced stage. I know first hand that early detection can save lives.
Wandering Dawgs 
This post is a gift, thank you. And congratulations on surviving this one, many women, very sadly, do not.
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Jet, thank you so much. I am grateful to be one of the few lucky ones to survive this long. Sadly, many women still know very little about ovarian cancer.
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Thank you for posting this
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I am always glad when I can spread some awareness about ovarian cancer.
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Thank you, Beth.
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Mike and Kellye, you are welcome. I am happy to share this important message.
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It is always good to have a reminder, and we’re all very grateful your story had a happy ending.
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Judy, every day is truly a gift! Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!
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Thank you for this and congratulations on being a survivor! 🙏
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Thanks Nancy. I am grateful for every day!
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Congratulations on your 12 years!!
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Thank you Nora! I’m grateful for every day.
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