Do you know why teal is the official color for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? It’s an acronym for Take Early Action and Live. This September, we can all do our part to help people understand what it’s like to live with this condition, including spreading awareness and education for early signs and symptoms.
In 2014, the American Cancer Society (ACS) predicts over 20,000 women will be diagnosed, and more than 14,000 others already living with ovarian cancer will die from complications. Here are the straight facts about ovarian cancer from the ACS:
- 1 in every 73 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their lives.
- Ovarian cancer ranks 5th in cancer deaths among women.
- The lifetime chance of passing away from ovarian cancer is 1 in 100.
If you’re in the area, you can attend one of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s (NOCC) many events this autumn, and you can also share the TEAL poster on social media. And if you’re living with ovarian cancer, you can also connect with other women like you in the PatientsLikeMe community.
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