Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

September 25, 2020

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Did you know that almost 80% of diagnosed ovarian cancer cases are already in advanced stages? Did you know that ovarian cancer will take the lives of more than 14,000 women this year?

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) needs your help to spread awareness this September!

Help Spread the Word!
NOCC’S September Campaign is focused on earlier awareness of symptoms, genetic predisposition, and the lack of an early detection test. And, you can help by sharing NOCC images on social media, using the hashtag #KnowOvarian, and following them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see and share their latest awareness materials!

Join the Fight!
Learn about NOCC local Run/Walks to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer by visiting the NOCC website. And, help monetarily support their “Quality of Life, Earlier Awareness, Community Outreach, and Research” initiatives by donating.

Know the Signs and Symptoms!
Utilize NOCC’s fantastic resource page to learn more about signs and symptoms, early awareness, and up-and-coming research.

|2021-06-17T10:28:13-04:00September 25th, 2020|CINH - Health Equity and Cancer Control Resources, CINH The Connection resources|Comments Off on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

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