Doc It Foundation, Detect Ovarian Cancer In Time. In memory of my sister Martha Casado who lost her battle to ovarian cancer in 2008. Keeping her legacy alive while saving lives.

1. DOC IT Foundation

2. DOC IT’s Mission Statement
“To create a butterfly effect around the world in an effort to inform women/girls of the dangers of
ovarian cancer”

3. About DOC IT
DOC IT Foundation, Detect Ovarian
Cancer In Time, was founded in
2006 by Martha Casado. Martha
was diagnosed with stage IV
ovarian cancer at the age of 47.

4. Martha’s Story
Martha's symptoms began three
months prior to being diagnosed.
She began feeling fatigue,
abdominal swelling, constipation
and bleeding during sexual
intercourse. Martha was admitted
into 3 different hospitals before
anyone thought of checking for
cancer. A CT scan determined she
had a tumor. Martha went in for
surgery where doctors found an 8
pound mass that had metastasized
into her abdominal wall, liver and
kidneys.

5. Martha was only given a few
months to live. She fought until the
very end and was determined to
help other women avoid what she
had gone through. Martha died
three years after being diagnosed
with ovarian cancer on November
4, 2008. Her sister Susan Casado,
promised her she would continue
her legacy to reach and warn as
many women as possible about this
fatal disease.

6. What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian cancer is a growth of
abnormal malignant cells that
begins in the ovaries
(women’s reproductive glands
that produce ova). Cancer that
spreads to the ovaries
but originates at another site
is not considered ovarian cancer.

7. Ovarian Cancer Statistics
• Ovarian cancer ranks 5th in cancer deaths among
women.
• A women’s risk of getting cancer during her
lifetime is about in 75.
• Her chance of dying from ovarian cancer is about
1 in 100.
• The American Cancer Society estimates in the
United States for 2016:
• About 22,280 will receive a new diagnosis of ovarian
cancer
• About 14,240 will die from ovarian cancer.

8. Risk Factors
Decreased Risk
• Removal of ovaries/fallopian
tubes
• Childbearing
• Breastfeeding
• Oral contraceptive use
• Tubal ligation
Increased Risk
• Family/personal history of
breast/ovarian cancer
• Genetic mutation (i.e.
BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation)
• Hormone replacement
• Frequent menstrual cycles
• Increased age
• Obesity
• Smoking and Alcohol use

9. Symptoms
• Vaginal bleeding or discharge from your
vagina that is not normal for you.
• Pain in the pelvic or abdominal area (the
area below your stomach and between your
hip bones).
• Back pain.
• Bloating, which is when the area below your
stomach swells or feels full.
• Feeling full quickly while eating.
• A change in your bathroom habits, such as
having to pass urine very badly or very
often, constipation, or diarrhea.

10. Types of Ovarian Cancer
Cancerous ovarian tumors start
from three common cell types:
• Surface Epithelium - cells
covering the lining of the
ovaries
• Germ Cells - cells that are
destined to form eggs
• Stromal Cells - Cells that
release hormones and connect
the different structures of the
ovaries

11. Ovarian Cancer Staging
Stage I - Growth of the cancer is limited to the ovary or
ovaries.
• Stage IA - Growth is limited to one ovary and the
tumor is confined to the inside of the ovary. There is
no cancer on the outer surface of the ovary. There
are no ascites present containing malignant cells.
The capsule is intact.
• Stage IB - Growth is limited to both ovaries without
any tumor on their outer surfaces. There are no
ascites present containing malignant cells. The
capsule is intact.
• Stage IC - The tumor is classified as either Stage IA or
IB and one or more of the following are present: (1)
tumor is present on the outer surface of one or both
ovaries; (2) the capsule has ruptured; and (3) there
are ascites containing malignant cells or with
positive peritoneal washings.
Stage II - Growth of the cancer involves one or both ovaries
with pelvic extension.
• Stage IIA - The cancer has extended to and/or
involves the uterus or the fallopian tubes, or both.
• Stage IIB - The cancer has extended to other pelvic
organs.
• Stage IIC - The tumor is classified as either Stage IIA
or IIB and one or more of the following are present:
(1) tumor is present on the outer surface of one or
both ovaries; (2) the capsule has ruptured; and (3)
there are ascites containing malignant cells or with
positive peritoneal washings.
Stage III - Growth of the cancer involves one or both ovaries, and
one or both of the following are present: (1) the cancer has
spread beyond the pelvis to the lining of the abdomen; and (2)
the cancer has spread to lymph nodes. The tumor is limited to the
true pelvis but with histologically proven malignant extension to
the small bowel or omentum.
• Stage IIIA - During the staging operation, the practitioner
can see cancer involving one or both of the ovaries, but
no cancer is grossly visible in the abdomen and it has not
spread to lymph nodes. However, when biopsies are
checked under a microscope, very small deposits of
cancer are found in the abdominal peritoneal surfaces.
• Stage IIIB - The tumor is in one or both ovaries, and
deposits of cancer are present in the abdomen that are
large enough for the surgeon to see but not exceeding 2
cm in diameter. The cancer has not spread to the lymph
nodes.
• Stage IIIC - The tumor is in one or both ovaries, and one
or both of the following is present: (1) the cancer has
spread to lymph nodes; and/or (2) the deposits of
cancer exceed 2 cm in diameter and are found in the
abdomen.
Stage IV - This is the most advanced stage of ovarian cancer.
Growth of the cancer involves one or both ovaries and distant
metastases (spread of the cancer to organs located outside of the
peritoneal cavity) have occurred. Finding ovarian cancer cells in
pleural fluid (from the cavity which surrounds the lungs) is also
evidence of stage IV disease.

12. Treatment
• Surgery
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone therapy
• Radiation therapy

13. Look Good, Feel Good Project
DOC IT visits South Florida Gynecologic
Oncology at Doctors Hospital once a
month. Every month during this visit,
women and young girls receive a free wig
and a free makeover during their chemo
treatments.
The makeup used is exclusively Arbonne
products. Arbonne products are pure, safe
and beneficial - natural products; without
any harsh chemicals or animal by-
products.

14. FIU Partnership
FIU Nanotechnology Research
initial research was successful in
specifically targeting ovarian
cancer. Our goal is to raise
twenty thousand dollars to
partner up with FIU to continue
to find a cure for this deadly
disease.

15. Cruise for a Cure
Royal Caribbean International
and Cruise Planners have
partnered with DOC IT this year
for Cruise for a Cure. Proceeds
from this trip will go to FIU’s
School of Medicine & Technology
for Ovarian Cancer research.

16. Celebrating Life
Every year for Martha’s
birthday, DOC IT celebrates life!
Family, friends and supporters
come together to celebrate
Martha’s memory and help
raise ovarian cancer awareness.

17. Past DOC IT
Events

18. Support Our Cause
DOCIT1.org has several products
for sell to help promote ovarian
cancer. Help us raise funds for
Ovarian Cancer research and
DOC IT projects.

19. Donations
If you are interested in making a
donation to our foundation to
help us find a cure for Ovarian
Cancer here is how…
• You can make a donation
online at www.docit1.org
• Call us on 786-514-6682 and
pay over the phone
• Send your donation to 14583
SW 172nd Lane, Miami, FL
33177
Detect Ovarian Cancer in Time
(DOC IT Foundation), is a Tax
Exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
Our butterfly represents HOPE...
....for ALL the women currently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer.

20. References
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
• http://www.ovarian.org/types_and_stages.php
Center of Disease Control and Prevention
• http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/statistics/race.htm
American Cancer Society
• http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovariancancer/index
World Ovarian Cancer Day
• http://ovariancancerday.org/about-ovarian/
FIU
• http://news.fiu.edu/2013/10/new-ovarian-cancer-treatment-
succeeds-in-the-lab/68932