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Learn about new initiatives underway to overcome ovarian cancer, and meet people who are committed to making a difference.
When Elly Mayday began modelling at age 23, she used her career as a platform for promoting body positivity; even before the idea was embraced by popular culture. She blazed a trail, inspiring women to love themselves just as they are.
It’s been almost two years since Yaya Jean learned she had ovarian cancer. Her family felt helpless under the weight of her diagnosis.
Last year, sisters Wendy Sutherland and Joanne Gasper received the Peggy Truscott Award at the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in their city of Regina, Saskatchewan.
A group of advocates is heading to Ottawa to demand that more be done about ovarian cancer in Canada. Stand with them. You can participate right now, from wherever you are.
Two major organizations in the charitable sector, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, recently announced their official merger.
When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Sue Deacon left no stone unturned as she searched for more information and the latest clinical trials. Her mother had passed away from the same disease and Sue wondered if her own diagnosis was the result of a hereditary predisposition.
After being diagnosed and treated for ovarian cancer, many women worry the disease will return. In fact, studies show that more than 70% of cancer survivors experience fear of recurrence.
On learning she was pregnant with her second child, Erin was elated. As time went on she started to feel sick. But nothing outside of the normal course of a pregnancy, she thought. Nonetheless, at the urging of her family and friends, Erin went to her doctor. Following test after test, a six pound mass was detected on her left ovary.
This information was provided by Barbara Fleming, a woman living with ovarian cancer. It is a personal account of things that helped her through chemotherapy.
Activities for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month kicked off with Wear Teal Day as people everywhere showed their true colours in solidarity with those who have been affected by ovarian cancer. On social media, dozens of photos featured teal outfits, shoes, and manicures.