5th Annual Make Teal Real Golf Outing
The 5th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Golf Outing took place on June 25th at the Cross Creek Golf Course in Morrison, IL. The outing was a huge success thanks to an outpouring of support from the community, family and friends. Over $13,000 was raised and will be earmarked for ovarian cancer research, building community awareness and supporting local women/families whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer.
The Risks Women of any age are at risk Increasing age raises risk Personal or family history of breast, colon or ovarian cancer Never been pregnant or given birth
The Facts Occurs in 1 in 69 women Early detection improves survival rates There is no test. A Pap smear only detects cervical cancer Causes symptoms, even in early stages
The Symptoms Bloating Pelvic or abdominal pain Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Additional symptoms may include fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation and menstrual irregularities, although these symptoms are found equally in women without the disease. See you doctor, if you have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks. Experts suggest a combination pelvic/rectal exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA-125 blood test.
Women of any age are at risk