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Ovarian cancer awareness helps save lives

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month [March], the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding people to be aware of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. In Northern Ireland there were 1,019 cases of ovarian cancer (including fallopian tube) diagnosed during 2018 – 2022. This is around 200 cases per year on average. The PHA is urging women to speak to their GP as soon as possible if they notice any of the common symptoms. Dr Tracy Owen, Deputy Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Ovarian cancer is more common in women who have been through the menopause, usually in those over the age of

Worried about the symptoms of ovarian cancer? (poster)

This poster has been reproduced and distributed in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer among women. The sooner ovarian cancer is detected the easier it is to treat. 

Worried about the symptoms of ovarian cancer? (leaflet)

This leaflet has been reproduced and distributed in Northern Ireland to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer among women. Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage but the sooner it is detected the easier it is to treat.

The original leaflet produced by Target Ovarian Cancer is available in other languages at:

www.targetovariancancer.org.uk

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