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 Awareness is Our Best Defense
Raising awareness is key to saving lives. HERA is committed to informing women, the people who love them and the doctors who treat them about the symptoms of the disease and what they can do if they suspect ovarian cancer.

Because ovarian cancer does not have many survivors ( 78% of women who are diagnosed are diagnosed late when the chance for survival is low), we need you to get involved.

Out Loud
Speak up. Speak Out. Just a simple email of the information below will raise awareness. Be a myth buster – make sure all your friends know the symptoms of this disease. It is not a silent killer. Together we can save lives.

Ovarian Cancer What You should Know
  • Ovarian cancer is not an uncommon disease. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer death among women and kills more women than all the other reproductive cancers combined.

  • Ninety percent of women who get the disease have no family history.

  • Ovarian cancer has symptoms, Even early stage disease.According to a recent study by Barbara Goff, only 11% of women with early stage disease had no symptoms.

  • There is not a reliable test for ovarian cancer like the pap smear for cervical cancer or the mammogram for breast cancer. Over 78% of the women diagnosed this year will be diagnosed after the disease has spread when the chance for survival is less than 20%.

  • When ovarian cancer is caught early, it is highly curable.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
  • Abdominal pressure, bloating, or discomfort
  • Nausea, indigestion, or gas
  • Urinary frequency, constipation, or diarrhea
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Unusual fatigue
  • Unexplained weight loss or gain
  • Shortness of breath

Take action if any symptoms last more than 2-3 weeks. Consult a healthcare professional if any symptoms persist and they are unusual for you. Experts recommend a pelvic/rectal exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA125 test. Pap smears test only for cervical cancer. If ovarian cancer is suspected ask to see a gynecological oncologist.


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Send the Ovarian Cancer Facts and Symptoms sheet to every woman you know by clicking the button above, downloading it as a PDF File and printing and mailing it to your friends. By raising awareness, you are helping to save lives.



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For more information about ovarian cancer go to ovariancancer.jhmi.edu

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