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September 21, 2006

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2006

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What is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month?
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month aims to increase awareness of ovarian cancer and raise vital funds towards research into the disease.

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of risk factors, prevention, and treatment of this deadly disease. Our Nation is committed to fighting ovarian cancer, finding its cure, and providing hope and healing to those who are affected by it. A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America on National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

This month US citizens have the opportunity to generate more awareness of ovarian cancer, the so-called “whispering” cancer. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition wants you to know

Ovarian Cancer. It whispers…so listen!

Following is a list of things we can do, no matter which country we live in, to promote awareness of ovarian cancer among our medical providers, grandmothers, mothers, aunts, nieces, daughters and granddaughters:

1. Learn to listen to the whisper! Make sure you and your loved ones have a yearly pelvic exam and know the whispering symptoms of ovarian cancer:

• Bloating, a feeling of fullness, gas
• Frequent or urgent urination
• Nausea, indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea
• Menstrual disorders, pain during intercourse
• Fatigue, backaches
  See your gynecologist if these symptoms persist. Ask for a combination pelvic/rectal exam, CA125 blood test, and a transvaginal sonogram.

2. Walk in the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s (NOCC) Walk for the Whisper or participate in other awareness events in your area.

See the rest of the list of what you can do to stop ovarian cancer