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MCC Daily Tribune

World Ovarian Cancer Day

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed on May 8 every year. The day is observed worldwide to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and acknowledge the suffering of people with ovarian cancer and the efforts of their families. Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries and spreads to other organs, including the lungs, stomach, lymph nodes, and liver. Cancer is usually diagnosed when symptoms like pelvic pain, bloating, constipation, and loss of appetite are observed in patients. Ovarian cancer advocacy organizations use the day to raise their voices in solidarity with patients and work against ovarian cancer.

HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD OVARIAN CANCER DAY

  1. Check your medical history
    World Ovarian Cancer Day aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. If you are presenting any symptoms, check your medical history to see if you’re at risk for it and go for a check-up.

  2. Share information about the risk
    New information about the risk factors associated with ovarian cancer is available. Why not put together an information packet and share it with the people you know?

  3. Support a cancer patient
    If you know someone who has ovarian cancer, reach out and let them know they’re not alone. You can also help by supporting them, their families, or their support system with everyday tasks.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT OVARIAN CANCER

  1. The survival rate
    In America, most people diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a five-year survival rate of 49%, but this rate is lower in developing countries.

  2. Age is an important risk factor
    Delayed menopause and age are important risk factors concerning ovarian cancer, as several people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the median age of 63.

  3. It’s more common in America and Europe
    Deaths by ovarian cancer are more common in North America and Europe than in Asia or Africa.

  4. Know the odds
    The average person has a one in 78 chance of developing ovarian cancer.

  5. The rate of diagnosis has reduced
    According to the American Cancer Society, the diagnosis rate for ovarian cancer has been reduced by 20%.

WHY WORLD OVARIAN CANCER DAY IS IMPORTANT

  1. It keeps people informed
    Ovarian cancer is dangerous and has very subtle symptoms. We must inform people to ensure they or their loved ones get treatment in time.

  2. It allows us to support patients
    People who have ovarian cancer need all the support they can get. On World Ovarian Cancer Day, we can help out and support them by raising our voices against ovarian cancer.

  3. The day encourages research
    Ovarian cancer is hard to diagnose, and late diagnosis affects the survival rate. This day allows us to support scientists to research more ways to diagnose ovarian cancer and catch it early.

World Ovarian Cancer Day - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/08/2023