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.
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Events
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 Honourable David Davis, Minister for Health and Ageing, our chair Paula Benson, our patron Nicole Livingstone OAM and patient and supporter Jan Antony.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - February
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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Liz
It all began with a constant niggling pain in my right groin area. In December 2006 I went to...
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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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