Most of you know our family history with Ovarian Cancer through the passing of my Little Sister Elisha Neave so this cause is very close to my heart. I have been given the honour of being a Community Ambassador for Ovarian Cancer Australia for 2017 so I will be organising some events throughout Qld & Nthn NSW throughout the year starting in February 9th at The Bowlo, Bangalow… My main focus will be to raise awareness of the signs of this silent killer.
You might remember a segment in the 60 minutes report when Elisha said that it wasn’t until she was going to theatre for her major cancer de-bulking surgery that she first saw the signs of ovarian cancer listed in the elevator. For 6 weeks prior she was reporting the same symptoms but it wasn’t picked up on and she did not know them to push further.
Can you name off the top of your head the 4 major Signs/Symptoms right now without googling it? I would love these signs to be as commonly known by everyone especially reaching our young ladies coming of age… They are:
* Abdominal or pelvic pain.
* Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
* Needing to urinate often or urgently.
* Feeling full after eating a small amount.
Ovarian Cancer Australia provides vital support programs for women living with ovarian cancer and their families, funds important research into ovarian cancer, and raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Please help them continue this important work in 2017 by donating to their appeal HERE.
Til then,
2017 Community Ambassador
Ovarian Cancer Australia
- Abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating.
- Needing to urinate often or urgently.
- Feeling full after eating a small amount.
