Ovarian cancer

OVARIAN CANCER:THE SILENT KILLER OVARIAN CANCER PRESENTATION BY F.A.C.E. I.T. Friends Advocating For Causes Effectively Immediately Today

WHAT IS OVARIAN CANCER?
Ovarian Cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries and although it starts there, it does have potential to spread
The Cause for Ovarian Cancer is unknown

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER
Ovarian Cancer is said to be the 9 th most common cancer in women and is more likely to lead to death than any other that affects a woman's reproductive system (ranking 5 th in cancers that kill women.
Ovarian Cancer is known as the silent killer because most times symptoms go unnoticed and unattended too. Many doctors are unaware of how quickly the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer can occur. Usually the most serious symptoms occur in the late stages of Ovarian Cancer.
Ovarian cancer is rarely diagnosed in its early stages. It is usually quite advanced by the time diagnosis is made

THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER
It is estimated that about 3 out of 4 women survive Ovarian Cancer after a years diagnosis
About half of the women with Ovarian Cancer live longer than 5 years especially if they are diagnosed and treated early

The Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
It is important to know the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer so that you will be able to detect it early if possible.
If you experience the symptoms listed below daily then it is important to go to the doctor and get a check up
Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Vaginal Bleeding, Change in Menstrual Cycle, Pelvic Pain, Nausea/Vomiting, back pain that increases, constipation, indigestion, swollen abdomen/belly, decrease in appetite,increase in bathroom use, increase in hair growth, and an increase or decrease in weight gain.

2011 statistics of Ovarian Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society (2011) “ About 21,990 women will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian cancer and about 15,460 women will die from ovarian cancer”.(www.cancer.org)

How is Ovarian Cancer Detected?
Physical Examination
Pelvic Examination
Pregnancy Test
Pelvic Ultrasound
CT or MRI of pelvic of pelvis or abdomen
Blood Count/Chemistry

Treatment of Ovarian Cancer Surgery is used in all stages of Ovarian Cancer in order to remove the uterus, both ovaries and fallopian tubes, removal of the omentum, biopsy, removal or examination of the lymph nodes. Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy are also used.

Hear From A Young Lady that has/is surviving Ovarian Cancer

Resources For Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer National Alliance- www.ovariancancer.org National Ovarian Cancer Coalition- www.ovarian.org Ovarian Cancer Awareness- www.ovationsforthecure.org Bright Pink- www.bebrightpink.org Ovarian Cancer Organizations- www.ocrf.org American Cancer Society- www.cancer.org

SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH WE SUPPORT OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS

THANK YOU
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