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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
A year in review by Rare Ovarian Cancer Inc. ROC Inc. Founder and CEO Tasha Armour **Edit this post was written to be posted to celebrate the end of the year and the start of an exciting New Year for 2020. I unfortunately was caught in the fire zone with no power, limited phone service and no internet. No words can describe the devastation happening, my gratitude and admiration goes out to the fearless and dedicated fire fighters and service men and women who are the heroes of our nation. Thank you Highlights from a year of firsts What a […]
Symptom Sunday Being aware of the signs of ovarian cancer, to save lives. As ovarian cancer awareness month of February is approaching, it’s a good time to brush up on the facts and signs of this disease. Do you know the signs and symptoms? The symptoms are often subtle or mistaken for other ailments. Ovarian cancer is diagnosed in nearly a quarter of million girls to women around the world. 150,000 plus deaths are caused by ovarian cancer every year. Making it the deadliest of all gynaelogical cancers. There is no early detection test for Ovarian cancer, […]