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Symptom Sunday – Urinary Changes

This is a common symptom of ovarian cancer and one that most women are not aware of, that urinary changes without an infection can be a sign of ovarian cancer symptom. Frequently urinating or peeing, meaning you need to pee more often than usual. Urgent urination is a sudden strong need to pee, making it difficult to delay using the toilet. 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. […]

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.

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 […]