Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day. GPC wants to create awareness about Ovarian Cancer.

The facts:

  • Over 50% of the community incorrectly believe a pap smear can diagnose ovarian cancer. There is NO early detection test.
  • When detected and treated early 80-90% of women will survive beyond five years compared with only 20-30% when diagnosed at a late stage.
  • Early stages of ovarian cancer often have no obvious symptoms which means most women are diagnosed in the advanced stages of the disease.
  • One woman dies every 10 hours from Ovarian Cancer in Australia.
  • There is no early detection test. Research is required to find an early diagnostic test.

Being aware of ovarian cancer is not enough to save a life. Early screening is needed, and can only be achieved by finding an early detection test. Everyone can help by either buying a white shirt from Witchery (all funds go directly to the OCRF to help research) or alternatively you can donate directly through the OCRF website.

#Ovariancancerresearchfoundation #whiteshirtcampaign in order to raise awareness and funds for Ovarian Cancer research.

For more information on Ovarian Cancer go to http://ocrf.com.au

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