Introduction
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed in the month of September. Ovarian cancer is the 8th leading cause of death among women, killing more than 14,000 women each year. Say’s Dr Scott Kamelle, the average age at diagnosis is 60 years old, but most cases are diagnosed after the disease has spread beyond the ovary. In light of this deadly disease that affects 1 out of every 100 women who become pregnant in the United States alone!
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed in the month of September.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed in the month of September. Ovarian cancer is the 8th leading cause of death among women and it affects 1 in 72 women in the United States. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms so you can get help as soon as possible if something seems wrong with your body.
The first step is to talk about it! If you or someone you know has been affected by ovarian or uterine cancers, share this article with them!
It takes only one minute for ovarian cancer to spread.
- Ovarian cancer can spread quickly. Ovarian cancer can spread to the abdomen, pelvis and other organs.
- Ovarian cancer can spread to the lungs and other organs.
- Ovarian cancer can spread to the brain and other organs: The most common sites for metastasis (spread) include lung, brain, bone marrow or liver.
Ovarian cancer is the 8th leading cause of death among women.
Ovarian cancer is the 8th leading cause of death among women. It’s also more common than breast cancer, but it’s less likely to be diagnosed in its early stages. That’s because doctors often don’t look for ovarian cancer until they see symptoms like bloating or abdominal pain–and those symptoms can be caused by other things.
But if you know what signs to look for and what questions to ask your doctor, you can reduce your risk of getting this disease–and save yourself from unnecessary worry and anxiety later on down the line!
The average age at diagnosis is 60 years old.
The average age at diagnosis is 60 years old. The average age at death is 62 years old, and the life expectancy after diagnosis is six years for women overall and five years for black women.
The facts are sobering, but there’s hope: Ovarian cancer can be detected early with the right tests and treatments, which means more people will survive this silent killer–and live longer lives as a result.
In light of Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time for everyone to take action towards spreading awareness about this deadly disease that affects 1 out of every 100 women who become pregnant in the United States alone!
In light of Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Awareness Month, it’s time for everyone to take action towards spreading awareness about this deadly disease that affects 1 out of every 100 women who become pregnant in the United States alone!
Early detection is key when it comes to beating ovarian or uterine cancer. Regular pap smears are an essential part of any woman’s health routine and should be done every three years from age 21 until age 65 or older. If you have not had a Pap smear within the past 3 years or have been diagnosed with cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells), then it is very important that you schedule an appointment with your doctor immediately!
In addition to regular checkups with your doctor and having healthy habits such as eating well and exercising regularly; there are also some other steps that can help protect yourself from getting these types of cancers:
- Get vaccinated against HPV (human papillomavirus) which causes genital warts as well as cervical cancer; both viruses can easily spread through sexual contact but there are vaccines available today which prevent them from doing so–talk about prevention!
Conclusion
With the help of your voice, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by ovarian and uterine cancer. We hope that this blog post has given you insight into how important it is to be aware of Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. If you know someone who may be suffering from these diseases, please share this post with them so they can get tested immediately!