September Is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Considered the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, ovarian cancer strikes women of all ages. From subtle symptoms to late detection, the disease is difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to treat. The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation (SROCF), now celebrating its 15^th year of operation, is making huge strides in raising awareness about ovarian cancer through its "Get Real With Teal" campaign.

September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and cities across the nation will turn teal, the official color of ovarian cancer. This year, 22,000 women of all ages will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Due to the subtleness of ovarian cancer symptoms, and because there is no reliable test for early detection, ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose and easily confused with other ailments. When ovarian cancer is detected early, more than 90% of women will survive longer than five years. However, only 19% of women are diagnosed in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, the chance of five-year survival is only 44%.

The "Get Real With Teal" campaign aims to raise awareness and bring attention to the importance of early detection and advanced treatment methods. Since its founding, SROCF has awarded over $2.9 million to ovarian cancer research, recently announcing a $500,000 contribution to the new Stand Up to Cancer "Dream Team" working to find a cure for ovarian cancer.

Learn the signs of early detection and more about SROCF and their events at www.sandyovarian.org.

About The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created as a tribute to the life, character, and immense strength of Sandy Rollman. Sandy passed away from advanced ovarian cancer in May 2000. Prior to diagnosis, Sandy experienced many textbook symptoms. Her symptoms were whispering only no one was listening. The tragic result was that Sandy never had a chance against ovarian cancer. It is in Sandy's memory and the memory of all women who have succumbed to this insidious disease, that the Foundation has dedicated their efforts to help conquer ovarian cancer.

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SOURCE The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

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