World Ovarian Cancer Day Symptom Checker
Have you told yourself that "it’s just bloating, it could be worse?"
How about, “My period is weird lately, nothing serious.”
“It’s just food intolerance, I’ll deal with it some other time.”
“I’m too young for ovarian cancer…”
Think again. ovarian cancer doesn’t discriminate based on age, and it doesn’t wait for you to have more time to take care of yourself. If you have ovaries and any of these symptoms for more than 2 weeks, you could be at risk.
CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS NOW
THE OVARIAN CANCER SYMPTOM CHECKER
Try the Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Checker - two minutes to give yourself the care and attention you deserve.
Why Check Yourself?
Every year over 300 000 people hear the words “you have ovarian cancer”. It could be your sister, your daughter, your mother, your partner... It could be you.
It’s the least survivable gynaecological cancer, but it often misses out on the big campaigns, donations, and research grants. As with any type of cancer, earlier diagnosis and treatment can make a big difference, but our biggest challenge is that research to develop better diagnosis and treatments is severely underfunded. We need your help!
May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day: an amazing initiative of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. But for us, every day is ovarian cancer day.
We’re speaking up because we want the next generation of women to know what to look for, and have better treatments and survival if they too hear the words we did.
This campaign was put together by women living with Ovarian Cancer from America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom - with the help of generous companies donating billboard space and services - to get the message out there. We have low-grade serous ovarian cancer. A difficult to treat ovarian cancer that disproportionately affects young women.
Ovarian cancer needs to be taken seriously. If you have symptoms, please get checked. And help us fund research so more women can have a future.
How did we find out?
Lexi, 27
First symptoms:
Bloating, abdominal pain, frequent urination and bowel habit changes Social media manager, passionate about social issues, big Harry Potter fan
HIGHLIGHT
My cancer support dog Val and finding an incredible purpose in life (championing research!)
Hannah, 35
First symptoms:
Constipation, difficulty eating Busy mum of two, yoga, spiritual
HIGHLIGHT
I love and appreciate my body no matter what it looks like
Ellie, 27
First symptoms:
Bowel changes and bloating. Initially misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome Teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing, married to my best friend, love working with children and families
HIGHLIGHT
I've learned to trust myself and to put myself first
Annabel, 26
First symptoms:
Referred pain in right shoulder, difficulty conceiving, weight loss Nurse, wildlife hospital volunteer, foodie, love photography and travel
HIGHLIGHT
I don’t put anything in life off now
Emily, 19
First symptoms:
Stomach cramping, bloating and problems with my bowels
HIGHLIGHT
I went back to studying and trained as a paediatric nurse. I have taken some great trips with the Teenage Cancer Trust and CLIC Sargent and created some amazing family memories including getting married and dream holidays.
Nishtha, 23
First symptoms:
Bloating
HIGHLIGHT
Life is only partially defined by what happens to you. The remaining is how you react to it. Join hands with me to find a cure for rare cancer and save
thousands of young girls across
the world.
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