Ovarian Cancer Awareness – What to do…

Ovarian Cancer is a relatively uncommon type of cancer that occurs in the different cells in the ovary. Each year, approximately 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer but many don’t seek help until the disease has begun to spread to other parts of the body. If detected at an early stage, the survival rate is about 93%.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are subtle and can be easily confused with symptoms of other diseases.

Here’s what you need to do:
Speak to your doctor about your risk of developing ovarian cancer to determine whether the preventive action is right for you.

Information from Ovarian Cancer Canada: http://www.ovariancanada.org/about-ovarian-cancer

 

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