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 overcome the psychological hurdles of moving forward following diagnosis of gynaecological cancer, exposure to and understanding of gynaecological cancer clinical trials and their role in the treatment of gynaecological cancers, all this amidst the comfort of being pampered!

A big thank you to all ANZGOG Consumer and Community Committee members who organised this successful event!

Ovarian 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...

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...

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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Events

Personal Story

Liz

It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...

New clinical trial produces successful results for treatment of ovarian cancer

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.

See more information and download our Symptom diary

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Events

Time Out For Me- An ANZGOG Initiative for women

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - February