Time out for me- An ANZGOG Initiative for Women held on 7th November was a FREE, informative day held at Crown Plaza which offered participants Health and Wellbeing information, guidance to...
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Events
Past events
For more information and to view photos from Ovarian Cancer Australia's events and those of our partners and supporters, please click on the links below.
Time Out For Me- An ANZGOG Initiative for women
Ambassador visit to Mater hospital 2011
During Awareness Month 2011 our chair Paula Benson and our state ambassadors Jean Kittson, Patricia Bailey, Alice Burton, Natasha Stott Despoja and Meshel Laurie visited the Mater hospital to...
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Australia Day health message 2011
On the eve of Australia Day 2011 our state and 11th hour ambassadors got together to raise awareness and to spread the message that one woman is diagnosed every 11 hours with ovarian cancer.
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Awareness Month 2011 Launch
On February 1st 2011 we launched ovarian cancer Awareness Month at BMW Edge, Federation Square. Thank you to all who attended, Federation Square for donating their venue and to our speakers: the...
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Community fundraising Awareness Month 2011
Thank you to all of our wonderful fundraisers for their efforts! Have a look at photos from a few of our events below.
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Family and friends picnic 2011
During Awareness Month 2011 Ovarian Cancer Australia hosted a picnic to spend time with patients and their family and friends to say thank you for their support and contributions over the past...
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Ovarian Cancer Australia Afternoon Teal 2011
Ovarian Cancer Australia was pleased to hold our own Afternoon Teal in February at the Queen Victoria Women's Centre. Thank you to all of our friends and supporters who attended and to Iva for...
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Partner activities
Thank you to all our partners and supporters who are constantly helping us get the awareness message out there. Your support and generosity is invaluable!
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Teal Ribbon Day 2011
On Teal Ribbon Day, February 23rd 2011 staff, board, community and state ambassadors and patients gathered on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to remember loved ones we have lost to ovarian...
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Teal Ribbon Day 2011- Lighting the Sails
At sunset on Teal Ribbon Day, February 23rd 2011 the sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up in teal- the international colour for ovarian cancer to raise awareness of the disease and it's...
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Mighty Melbourne Rebels!
Melbourne’s newest Rugby Union team, the Melbourne Rebels are proud to partner with Ovarian Cancer Australia raising awareness of ovarian cancer. On 6th May 2011 the Rebels dedicated a match...
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Chemmart Pharmacies raise funds and awareness
Stirling Chemmart in Adelaide raised much needed funds for Ovarian Cancer Australia at the City Bay last weekend. Huge thanks to Chemmart for their ongoing support!
Read MoreOvarian Cancer Awareness Month - February
Each year in February Ovarian Cancer Australia runs a national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our programs.
Personal Stories
Elizabeth
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2009 in my early 40s after my GP initially thought I had early menopause. I insisted it was something more and an ultrasound revealed a massive cyst on...
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Carmel
In March 2010, my husband Mark and I set off on a trip to Italy, France and England to re-trace a trip of 30 years earlier. It was a prize in a raffle. I felt very well when we left except...
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Julie
I was only 34 when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on Christmas Eve 1998. I had cancer stage 2c, and I understand there was a 65% chance I might die within 5 years. I’m still here...
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Personal Story
Liz
It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...
Featured News
New clinical trial produces successful results for treatment of ovarian cancer
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An Australian-led clinical trial has identified a promising treatment for ovarian cancer. The...
Symptoms
Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.
The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.
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If you are worried about symptoms or would like information about our support services, please call 1300 660 334 or email us.
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