One woman loses her life to Ovarian Cancer every eight hours. And it’s a statistic that needs to change.
Of the 1500 women who are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, sadly, 1000 will die. But for women who are diagnosed early: there is an 80% chance of survival.
Ovarian Cancer statistics are scary. There’s no denying that. But with increased awareness of the symptoms, we can change the statistics.
We need to be talking about this more. So, let’s make people aware. Let’s do something about it. Let’s change the statistics. Share this video with your mothers, your daughters, sisters and friends.
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If you have an annual checkup then INSIST that your GP palpate your abdomen. Not guaranteed to locate a tumour but it takes two minutes and could be a life-saver. I have been living with OC for the past five years, in remission fortunately and low grade.
Thank you for this article (mum died at 68 after 27 months of OC treatment).
Please amend your story. Para 2. 80% DO NOT survive 5 years.
Early detection is key. Awareness will go a small way, research is what is needed to develop a valid screening program. We need to support research. Breast cancer survival rates have increased since mammograms.