Ovarian Cancer Day of Silence

About Ovarian Cancer Day of Silence

The mission of the Ovarian Cancer Day of Silence is to raise awareness about the symptoms and risks of ovarian cancer and encourage women to take early action and live. Participants take a vow of silence for the day, encouraging women to listen for the signs of ovarian cancer and honoring those who have been forever silenced by the disease. Only in silence can you hear the whisper. Because there is no screening test for ovarian cancer, women must know the subtle symptoms of ovarian cancer and listen to their bodies. More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in their later stages when the prognosis is poor. However, if diagnosed and treated early, when the cancer is confined to the ovary, the five-year survival rate is over 90 percent. That is why it is imperative that the early signs and symptoms of the disease are recognized, not only by women, but also by their friends, families and the medical community. If you or a woman you love experiences symptoms for over two weeks, seek medical assistance immediately. Early detection saves lives. The Ovarian Cancer Day of Silence is dedicated in loving memory to Carol Watterson, Stage IV ovarian cancer fighter.

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