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ArchivesSeptember is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In 2008 nearly 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and more than 15,500 will die.
Sometimes called the disease that whispers, ovarian cancer symptoms are often not recognized until its late stages when it is most deadly. Found early, ovarian cancer is 90 percent curable but most cases are found after the cancer is already advanced.
President Bush has proclaimed September 2008 ass National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During September, advocates will be working to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, let women know about its symptoms, and work toward early detection and effective treatment. Continue reading…
Posted by Kate Murphy on September 1st, 2008
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Tags: HNPCC, Lynch syndrome, ovarian cancer
