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Bloating can be a symptom of Ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer can cause bloating, not just the feeling of bloating, but a visible abdominal distention. If you have unexplained bloating sensation or your stomach seems to be growing even though you haven’t been eating more or are not pregnant, it could be a symptom of ovarian cancer. If this is a new symptom for you and persist more than two weeks, make an appointment with your GP. Over 70% of girl to women are diagnosed at late stage of ovarian cancer, making it difficult to treat. If the symptoms persist don’t wait go and speak to a medical professional. […]

Tash and Mel from ROC Inc Advocating for ovarian cancer with ANZGOG

On the third day of #OvariancancerAwarenessMonth The teal ROC Inc team were hard at it again…this time as Survivors Teaching Students STS an ANZGOG initiative . A first at Western Sydney University (WSU) in Campbelltown for this important program, sharing our stories with 4th year medical students. Our future Doctors.

Busting Myths about Pap Smears and Ovarian cancer on Symptom Sunday

Think you’re being tested for Ovarian cancer when you have a pap smear? Then think again. There is no national screening test for ovarian cancer. Sadly over 30% of women believe they are getting screen for ovarian cancer when they have a pap smear. This is not true. With no national screening test the best way is to be aware of the symptoms. If any of the symptoms are new to you and persist more than two weeks, make an appointment with your GP. Symptoms are often subtle or can be mistaken for other ailments Bloating, increased abdominal size Having […]

February ovarian cancer awareness month; what you don’t know

Tasha and Mel are two of the six women candidly share their story to help create awareness for ovarian cancer. It’s heart wrenching and a powerful message. There is no national screening test. They are doing this for you, so you are aware of the symptoms. Today is the first day of ovarian cancer awareness month. Help make a difference, share this video so your family and friends are aware. Ovarian cancer affects females of all ages babies to adults.

Ovarian cancer Advocate Named Citizen Of The Year.

Tasha Armour Rare Ovarian cancer Incorporated – ROC Inc. founder and CEO recognised for her tireless advocacy for ovarian cancer awareness this has earnt her a special Australia Day honour. Check out 10Daily’s powerful ovarian cancer video which Tasha is one of the six women that are featured. The ROC Inc team was apart of Shellharbour City Councils Australia Day celebrations to cheer on Tasha receiving the Australian Citizen of the Year but also encouraging hundreds of people that came to the Bendigo Bank tent to have their photo taken in front of the Ovarian cancer Awareness Wings. The symptoms […]

A powerful message for ovarian cancer awareness

Today on Jill Emberson’s birthday and her public memorial, we would like to thank Alison from channel 10 that has created and released a powerful video and an important message for ovarian cancer awareness and pay tribute to Jill. Jill was a fearless warrior for funding fairness and an amazing advocate wanting to create change for ovarian cancer research. May the “storytellers” legacy live on. R.I.P Jill. Our very own Tasha Armour founder and CEO of Rare Ovarian Cancer Inc. ROC Inc is featured in the video along with ROC Inc Director & Secretary Melanie York. Both women are very […]