Ovarian Cancer Awareness
The sooner ovarian cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
Find out how to recognise the symptoms, what treatment is available and what you can expect from an appointment.
Symptoms of ovarian cancer include frequently (roughly 12 or more times a month) having:
-a swollen stomach or feeling bloated.
-pain or tenderness in your stomach or the area between the hips (pelvis)
-no appetite or feeling full quickly after eating.
-an urgent need to pee or needing to pee more often.
Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:
-indigestion
-constipation or diarrhea
-back pain
-feeling tired all the time
-losing weight without trying
-bleeding from the vagina after the menopause
Symptoms will be:
New – they're not normal for you.
Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month.
Persistent – they don't go away.
If you are concerned, visit your doctor.
Visit the NHS website for more information on diagnosis and treatment.
For information and support:
Target Ovarian Cancer:
https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/
Helpline: 020 7923 5475
Targeting what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives. Working with everyone affected by ovarian cancer and health professionals to ensure we target the areas that matter most for them.
Ovacome ovarian cancer:
Helpline: 07503 682 311 Freephone: 0800 008 7054 Text/ WhatsApp: 07503 682 311
Focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by ovarian cancer. This includes people who have either been diagnosed with the disease or think that they might be at risk, as well as their friends and family and healthcare professionals.
The Eve Appeal:
Helpline: 0808 802 0019
Funding research and raising awareness into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.
Maggie’s Centres:
Helpline: 0300 123 1801
Offering the best possible support free to anyone with cancer and their families. You'll find centres alongside NHS hospitals, can also support you online.
Macmillan Cancer Support:
Helpline: 0808 808 00 00
Doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
Cancer Research UK:
Nurse helpline: 0808 800 4040
Funding scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. Also providing cancer information to the public.
Marie Curie:
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Helpline: 0800 090 2309
Providing frontline nursing and hospice care, a free support line and a wealth of information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement.
