Ovarian Awareness
February 2, 2012
TODAY marks the launch of
Ovarian Cancer Australia’s Ovarian
Cancer Month.
The aim of the campaign is to
raise awareness of the condition
and its symptoms.
This goal is particularly pertinent
given recent research which found
40% of women incorrectly believe
that ovarian cancer is “silent” and
has no symptoms.
“One Australian woman will lose
their battle with ovarian cancer
every 11 hours,” said Paula Benson,
ovarian cancer survivor and Chair
of Ovarian Cancer Australia.
“However, if diagnosed in the
early stages most women will survive.
“There is no detection test so this
is why it is so important for women
to know the symptoms.
“That’s why it’s vital to get the
message out there,” she added.
The most common symptoms of
the disease include: abdominal or
pelvic pain, abdominal bloating,
needing to urinate often and
feeling full quickly.
Other symptoms include back pain
and changes in bladder or bowel
habits along with heavy fatigue,
unexplained weight gain or weight
loss, indigestion, nausea, pain on
intercourse, and vaginal bleeding
between periods or after menopause.
For more information visit
www.ovariancancer.net.au.
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