BOCS
Bluegrass
Ovarian
Cancer
Support
OUR MISSION
Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support exists to assist Central Kentucky women and their loved ones during diagnosis, treatment and survival of ovarian and other gynecological cancers; as well as to promote public education and awareness of ovarian and gynecological cancers.
OVARIAN CANCER FACTS*
Annual US Diagnoses: 21,650
Annual US Deaths: 15,520
Nearly 80 percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages.
Early diagnosis and specialized care by a gynecologic oncologist could save 92% of those diagnosed.
Women of any age can have ovarian cancer.
Even after hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries, a peritoneal malignancy can occur. This looks like ovarian cancer microscopically, and is treated in a similar fashion.
A Pap smear does not detect ovarian cancer.
*Source: American Cancer Society
Expected Statistics, 2008
University of Kentucky University of Louisville
859.323.5553 502.561.7259
800.766.8279
SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER
See a doctor if you experience these symptoms; especially if they appeared within the last year, and occur more than half the days of each month:
Pelvic Pain
Abdominal Pain
Increased abdominal size
Abdominal bloating
Trouble eating
Feeling full quickly
There is no definitive test for ovarian cancer, which makes awareness and education so important.
Phone: 859.846.5552 or 859.893.1557
MEETINGS HELD THE THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Next Meeting.
September 15, 2010 7:00 P.M.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers Bistro
161 Lexington Green
Lexington, KY
WELCOME TO
Upcoming Events:
Ovarian Awareness Month is September!! Dr. Dr. Leigh Seamon will be in attendance to provide an update Ov CA treatments
