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O-Very Aware: Ovarian Cancer Facts
What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian Cancer begins when cancer cells develop in the ovaries. As ovarian cancer causes symptoms similar to many other conditions, it is often not noticed until it has spread (metastasised) to other organs, usually within the abdomen.
What are the symptoms?
Ovarian cancer is often dubbed a silent killer. In fact, it does have symptoms. The trouble is that the symptoms are very similar to many other abdominal problems.
Symptoms may include:
• persistent pelvic and abdominal pain
• increased abdominal size/persistent bloating
• loss of appetite and feeling full quickly
• change in urinary habits
• change in bowel habits
• extreme fatigue
• back pain
• postmenopausal bleeding
• rectal bleeding
These symptoms can often present very similarly to many other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome. The general rule is to be aware of changes in usual habits and of any symptoms that persist for longer than a couple of weeks. It is important to realize that it is rare for irritable bowel syndrome to present in women over the age of 50.
Who gets ovarian cancer?
Ovarian Cancer is most common in post-menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 70, but women of any age can be affected so be aware of the symptoms.
One in 10 cases of Ovarian Cancer has been found to run in families. If it is suspected to run in your family a test can be performed to find a particular gene that would indicate an increased chance of developing the disease. Males can also be a carrier of the gene, which can be passed down to their children
Is there a test for ovarian cancer?
There is no specific test for Ovarian cancer. If ovarian cancer is suspected your GP will refer you to a diagnostic centre where it is likely they will perform a CA125 (tumor marker) blood test as well as a transvaginal ultrasound. Depending on the results of these tests an exploratory operation may also need to be performed.
What is the treatment?
As with all cancers treatment varies depending on the patient and their exact diagnosis.
What are the stats?
4,241 females died from Ovarian cancer in 2009
6,785 females were diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2009
41% of Ovarian Cancer Sufferers survive more than 5 years
Ovarian Cancer is the biggest gynaecological cancer killer
An estimated 1085 females were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the nwcrf footprint in 2008
An estimated 691 females died of ovarian cancer in the nwcrf footprint in 2009
*taken from NCIN atlas
Investigative journalist and TV presenter Cherry Healey showed her support for North West Cancer Research Fund’s O-Very campaign by meeting patients, doctors and the charity’s team of scientific researchers to find out more about ovarian cancer, its symptoms and the predispositions amongst men and women.
Cherry said: “I am honoured and moved to have met such amazing and inspirational people during my visit – I have learnt so much in just one day from the research team to the doctors and the fundraisers who make all the charity’s work possible.
"It has brought it all home how aggressive this type of cancer is and the importance of raising both awareness and funds for the cutting edge research to continue. It sounds dramatic but it’s absolutely true that this campaign will save lives.”
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You can now donate to NWCRF via text!
Simply Text NWCR22 £10 to 70070 to donate
£10 to North West Cancer Research Fund, or text NWCR22 £5 to donate £5 (£3 to donate £3, £2 to donate £2 or £1 to donate £1)
At North West Cancer Research Fund...
We put as much of your donation as possible into research; almost 90p for every £1 you donate.
We fund research into the causes of cancer and how it spreads.
Research isn't glamorous, it isn't eye catching but it doesn't mean that our fundraising can't be!
Take a look at some of our upcoming events and see how you can join in.
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What is Ovarian Cancer?
Ovarian Cancer begins when cancer cells develop in the ovaries. As ovarian cancer causes symptoms similar to many other conditions, it is often not noticed until it has spread (metastasised) to other organs, usually within the abdomen.
What are the symptoms?
Ovarian cancer is often dubbed a silent killer. In fact, it does have symptoms. The trouble is that the symptoms are very similar to many other abdominal problems.
Symptoms may include:
• persistent pelvic and abdominal pain
• increased abdominal size/persistent bloating
• loss of appetite and feeling full quickly
• change in urinary habits
• change in bowel habits
• extreme fatigue
• back pain
• postmenopausal bleeding
• rectal bleeding
These symptoms can often present very similarly to many other conditions including irritable bowel syndrome. The general rule is to be aware of changes in usual habits and of any symptoms that persist for longer than a couple of weeks. It is important to realize that it is rare for irritable bowel syndrome to present in women over the age of 50.
Who gets ovarian cancer?
Ovarian Cancer is most common in post-menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 70, but women of any age can be affected so be aware of the symptoms.
One in 10 cases of Ovarian Cancer has been found to run in families. If it is suspected to run in your family a test can be performed to find a particular gene that would indicate an increased chance of developing the disease. Males can also be a carrier of the gene, which can be passed down to their children
Is there a test for ovarian cancer?
There is no specific test for Ovarian cancer. If ovarian cancer is suspected your GP will refer you to a diagnostic centre where it is likely they will perform a CA125 (tumor marker) blood test as well as a transvaginal ultrasound. Depending on the results of these tests an exploratory operation may also need to be performed.
What is the treatment?
As with all cancers treatment varies depending on the patient and their exact diagnosis.
What are the stats?
4,241 females died from Ovarian cancer in 2009
6,785 females were diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2009
41% of Ovarian Cancer Sufferers survive more than 5 years
Ovarian Cancer is the biggest gynaecological cancer killer
An estimated 1085 females were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the nwcrf footprint in 2008
An estimated 691 females died of ovarian cancer in the nwcrf footprint in 2009
*taken from NCIN atlas
Investigative journalist and TV presenter Cherry Healey showed her support for North West Cancer Research Fund’s O-Very campaign by meeting patients, doctors and the charity’s team of scientific researchers to find out more about ovarian cancer, its symptoms and the predispositions amongst men and women.
Cherry said: “I am honoured and moved to have met such amazing and inspirational people during my visit – I have learnt so much in just one day from the research team to the doctors and the fundraisers who make all the charity’s work possible.
"It has brought it all home how aggressive this type of cancer is and the importance of raising both awareness and funds for the cutting edge research to continue. It sounds dramatic but it’s absolutely true that this campaign will save lives.”
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You can now donate to NWCRF via text!
Simply Text NWCR22 £10 to 70070 to donate
£10 to North West Cancer Research Fund, or text NWCR22 £5 to donate £5 (£3 to donate £3, £2 to donate £2 or £1 to donate £1)
At North West Cancer Research Fund...
We put as much of your donation as possible into research; almost 90p for every £1 you donate.
We fund research into the causes of cancer and how it spreads.
Research isn't glamorous, it isn't eye catching but it doesn't mean that our fundraising can't be!
Take a look at some of our upcoming events and see how you can join in.
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