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OVARIAN CANCER FACTS

      1 in 72 women in the U.S. have Ovarian Cancer
             22,000+ new cases are diagnosed each year

      5th leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the U.S.
           14,000+ women lose their lives each year

      Late detection is the #1 cause of Ovarian Cancer deaths
           77% are diagnosed in an advanced stage
       
     
A PAP smear is NOT a test for ovarian cancer
          PAP smears detect Cervical Cancer



OVARIAN CANCER SYMPTOMS 
Check with your doctor if any of these persist for an extended period of time:
                • Abdominal bloating, swelling, pelvic pain, pressure or discomfort
                • Nausea, loss of appetite
                • Unusual fatigue
                • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
                • Unexplained weight gain or loss
                • Frequent urination, constipation or diarrhea

OVARIAN CANCER
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OUR MISSION
Raise funds for research, increase public awareness,
and provide survivors with resources and opportunities to feel empowered through their fight.

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