Comedian’s serious ovarian cancer message to Hills women
Sharon Clark and Sgt Danielle Cameron both know the Hills well and have joined with comedian Jean Kittson to raise awareness about ovarian cancer.
While none of the women have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 1 in 70 women in Australia will develop the disease in their lifetime.
According to Ovarian Cancer Australia, every 11 hours an Australian woman will die from the disease. To raise awareness, 11 women were asked to become ambassadors to inform women about the disease and advise them how to recognise the symptoms.
Mrs Clark, 56, the state manager for Chemmart Pharmacies in NSW, grew up in Baulkham Hills. The busy mum said she was thrilled to be involved in the campaign.
“If, by working with Ovarian Cancer Australia, we can help save the life of just one woman by raising awareness about the early symptoms of ovarian cancer, as well as raise vital funds to support the invaluable services offered by Ovarian Cancer Australia, then we will have helped to make a difference,” she said.
Sgt Cameron said: “We all know about breast cancer but not enough women know about ovarian cancer and its symptoms that can provide early detection of the disease and give women a better chance of survival.”
The most common four symptoms are pelvic and abdominal pain, increased abdominal size/persistent bloating, increased urinary frequency, and difficulty eating and/or feeling full quickly.
Other symptoms commonly reported by women with ovarian cancer include vague but persistent stomach upsets such as wind, nausea, heartburn or indigestion, vaginal bleeding, change in bowel habits, weight loss or gain, and excessive fatigue.
Inquiries: http://www.ovariancancer.net.au
Source: Hills Shire Times
