♦ For every 100,000 women in Singapore, 15.5 will come down with this Ovarian Cancer, a rate more than twice that of 40 years ago (source)
♦ Ovarian Cancer is the 5th most common cancer among Singaporean women
♦ The signs and symptoms are non-specific, so sometimes we won’t even know when we have it
That’s basically saying, anyone of us is at risk of Ovarian cancer and until there is a test, awareness is best!
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I don’t know about you, but these are worrying stats and I have an important message to share. Thanks to Singapore Cancer Society, I got to equip myself with everything I need to know about Ovarian cancer via an intimate blogger session at Canele.
Canele Macaroons in a lovely shade of teal that makes you just wanne pop more of it into your mouth! It has some raspberry jam sandwiched in between – very yummy!
About Ovarian Cancer
♥ 5th most common cancer among Singaporean women.
♥ Each year, there are 290 cases and about 100 women die from it.
♥ In Singapore, 1 in 80 women faces Ovarian Cancer in their lifetime.
Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
♥ Bloated feeling in the abdomen
♥ Abdominal distension
♥ Abdominal discomfort
♥ Backache or ache in the legs
♥ Change of bowel habits
♥ Urinary complaints
♥ Abnormal vaginal bleeding
♥ Loss of weight
Vigilance is key – Consult a doctor immediately if you experience some or all of the symptoms. Note! Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed only in the advanced stages because it has no specific symptoms unique to ovarian cancer.
Early detection can increase the chances of survival and improve the quality of life.
Positively Teal Party @ ZOUK: 31 MAy 2012, 7.30pm to 10pm
Show your support! Buy a $30 ticket to the Positively Teal party and have great fun at the exciting event. I might be heading down so see ya there!
IMPT Ovarian Cancer Information: Risk Factors | Diagnosis | Treatment | Post-Treatment
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The Positively TEAL initiative is an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign to:
♥ Encourage everyone to spread the awareness of Ovarian Cancer to friends and family members
♥ Help women be more aware of the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and to take positive steps
♥ To consult a doctor immediately should they experience any symptoms
