Events in September/October

Did You Know?

All women are at risk for ovarian cancer - be aware of symptoms, risk factors and your family history on both your father’s and mother’s side of the family.
Awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer may enable women to receive an earlier diagnosis, when the disease is more easily treatable
Diagnosis at an early stage vastly improves a woman’s chance of survival
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage
Many women mistakenly believe a Pap test will detect ovarian cancer – it does not.