Raise awareness of statistics and symptoms
What you need to know
- Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that affects the ovaries, which are part of the female reproductive system.
- Every 2 hours another woman dies from ovarian cancer. It kills more women in the UK than womb, cervical, vulval, and vaginal cancers combined.
- Ovarian cancer most commonly affects women over the age of 50, but ovarian cancer can affect women of all ages.
- One in four women mistakenly think their smear test will detect the disease.
- Symptoms are often mistaken for less serious conditions like IBS.
How you can help
At Ovarian Cancer Action we have been funding vital research since 2006. We've made some exciting discoveries but research takes time. So while our scientists are busy working in the lab to find a screening tool and better treatments, we need your help to raise awareness of the disease and its symptoms. Early diagnosis saves lives.
Below you can find a number of different social media posts for you to save and share with your online community.
If you need any further help with raising awareness on social media, contact our digital team via email.
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Social Posts
Hereditary Cancer Risk Social Posts
Frequently Asked Questions Social Posts
Key Statistics
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7,495
new cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed on average every year
-
6th
most common cancer in women and the 2nd most common gynae cancer
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82%
of ovarian cancer cases are in women over 50 years old
-
95%
chance of survival if a woman is diagnosed at stage one
Talk to us
If you need any additional support or materials to raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer Action, we're on hand! Send an email to our digital team to let us know what you need.
