Ovarian Cancer Awareness in NSW Parliament

Five Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and three die from this disease every day.

Known as the "silent killer", there is no early detection test for it.

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, today founder of ROC Incorporated (Rare Ovarian Cancer Inc.) Tasha Armour and, Assoc. Prof. Simon Chu, research group head at the Hudson Institute, visited Parliament of NSW to raise awareness of a very rare and aggressive form of the disease, Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumour (JGCT).

Until recently, there was no dedicated research into this aggressive form of ovarian cancer and very little awareness, but ROC Inc. is working hard to change that.

Approximately 70% of all ovarian cancers are not diagnosed until stage 3 or 4, which is why it's so important to recognise the symptoms of this silent killer. They include:

 - Difficulty eating/feeling full quickly

 - Pelvic or abdominal pain

 - Persistent bloating

 - Urinating more often or urgently

If symptoms persist for more than two weeks, please urgently consult your doctor.