Stories of advocacy
It was a windy day in Ottawa as 13 volunteer advocates joined three board members and 7 staff from Ovarian Cancer Canada for the organization’s first ever federal lobby day. While much of the delegation had never met face-to-face, they were about to get very personal, very quickly.
With more Canadians becoming aware of ovarian cancer through the recent awareness campaign and ongoing health education programs, the stage is set for a concerted push towards change. If supported, these measures would help improve outcomes both for women living with ovarian cancer and those at risk for developing the disease.
Demand action from national leaders. Parliament Hill needs to address this disease – now. Hundreds nationwide participated in an effort to capture the attention of the federal government.
Compassionate Care Benefit Program being expanded.
On World Ovarian Cancer Day this Tuesday, May 8, help the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and Ovarian Cancer Canada by using your voice to raise awareness that will help save women’s lives. With weeks to chart your plan of action, it’s time to mobilize your community in support of ovarian cancer research so that women with ovarian cancer can live better and longer lives.
Studies show that women with ovarian cancer live longer when they receive care from a gynecologic oncologist, a healthcare professional focused on treating ovarian and other gynecological cancers. When surgery for ovarian cancer is performed by a gynecologic oncologist, a woman is more likely to undergo comprehensive procedures and receive the best available treatment. She will also benefit from her gynecologic oncologist’s knowledge on other issues related to ovarian cancer, such as its impact on reproductive and sexual health.