Ovarian cancer kills a woman every two hours in the UK. Almost 7,000 women are diagnosed with the disease every year. Most shockingly, UK women are MORE likely than other European women to be diagnosed only when the cancer has spread. The reason? A lack of awareness of the symptoms, which makes the advanced disease harder to treat.
Recognise the symptoms...
* Persistent stomach pain
* Persistent bloating or increased stomach size
* Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
* Needing to wee more frequently
If you experience any of these symptoms, they may not signal ovarian cancer, but it is vitally important you see your GP at the earliest opportunity to rule it out.
On Sunday 1st July, Ovarian Cancer Action wants people all over the nation to flash their teal knickers to raise awareness of the disease and raise funds for the charity - by taking part in Walkathong. Go for a sponsored Walkathong walk or show your support by making a donation (£10 or more), contacting the charity for a pair of snazzy teal Walkathong knickers and simply slipping them over your clothes. All you need to do is wear your pretty panties for two hours or more and you'll help to raise awareness and get people talking. Finally, make sure you take a picture and email to the Walkathong team.