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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2024

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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 thirteen 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.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2023

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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.

World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8, 2022

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May 8, 2022 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Teal is the color for ovarian cancer.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and many women don’t get an early diagnosis. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear does not detect ovarian cancer.

Shared with Terri’s Sunday Stills Challenge monthly color challenge teal or aqua.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2021

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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S.

Teal is the color that represents ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Facts:

Ovarian cancer is the # 1 cause of gynecologic cancer deaths.

Ovarian cancer is the #5 cause of cancer related deaths in women.

Ovarian cancer is the #11 most common cancer in women.

1 in 78 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime.

Every 23 minutes another woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States.

There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer. A pap smear DOES NOT detect ovarian cancer.

I am an 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.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2020 – Teal Tuesday #4

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For for the last few years, each September during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month I have shared my story with others, passed out ovarian cancer symptom cards, and have participated in walks to help support ovarian cancer awareness. This year there are virtual walks all over the country.

Having an actual walk really brought attention to ovarian cancer in our area. The television and newspaper coverage of the event reached many people in the community. The event brought many women living with ovarian cancer together and there were many supportive family members and friends walking with us.

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Ovarian Cancer survivors at 2019 Savannah Teal Walk

In 2018 and 2019 I walked in the Savannah TEAL Walk. The T.E.A.L. Walk – Tell Every Amazing Lady. organization has events in several cities around the United States.

There was no walk in Savannah this year but Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month was recognized at a city council meeting and volunteers tied teal ribbons around trees in Forsyth Park to Turn the Towns Teal.

This year I am dedicating the month of September to ovarian cancer awareness.