Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women's cancers. Each year, approximately 21,980 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2014, approximately 14,270 women will die in the United States from this disease. It is estimated by the World Health Organization IARC department that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually and nearly 152,000 deaths worldwide.
In 2015 there were 1.2 million reported cases of ovarian cancer, resulting is 161,000 deaths from this terrible disease. Most people know someone who has suffered from this terrible condition and the effects on them and their families can be devastating. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month helps to remind us of those that suffer from this disease every day, and that a cure has yet to be found. However, one can watch for certain signs to help catch it early and eliminate it before it becomes fatal.
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This cancer typically occurs in women in their fifties and sixties with the median age being 63. Many women who are diagnosed with Ovarian cancer have a genetic history that may include carrying the BRCA mutation gene and having a strong family history of ovarian cancer.
Unfortunately, many women don't seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93%. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often subtle and easily confused with other ailments.
The American Cancer Society estimates one in 78 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime. In the United States alone, there will be over 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed this year and over 14,000 women will die from the disease. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for organizations and people to spread awareness and education about ovarian cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms may include:
- Bloating
- Pelvic or Abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- Urinary urgency or frequency
Other symptoms may include:
- Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea
- Extreme fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Backaches
- Weight Gain
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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The Massachusetts Ovarian Cancer Awareness coalition is working to increase awareness of this disease.
Massachusetts has a strong tradition of citizen activism, and this heritage extends to health care research and treatment. In the case of ovarian cancer, personal or family experience with the disease has united three organizations that continue to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and fund research and education around this deadliest of gynecological cancers. This year marks the thirteenth annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign in Massachusetts that these organizations will produce. Eager to reach as many people as possible, the three organizations continue to work together and to support each other’s events and outreach efforts.
Each year, approximately 22,240 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2013, approximately 14,230 women will die in the United States from ovarian cancer. Many women don't seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93%.
Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.
Reference:- ovariancancerawareness.org, daysoftheyear.com, sharecancersupport.org
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