RISK FACTORS AND PREVENTION

According to the American Cancer Society, there is no known way to prevent most ovarian cancers. 

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Ways to find ovarian cancer

• Regular women's health exams

• See a doctor if you have symptoms

• Request screening tests

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KNOW THE SYMPTOMS

• Abdominal bloating, indigestion, nausea

• Changes in appetite

• Pressure in pelvis or lower back

• Tiredness or low energy

• Changes in menstruation

• A more frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation

• Abdominal or pelvic pain

KNOW YOUR RESOURCES

• American Cancer Society 

• Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge

• Foundation for Women's Cancer

• Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry

• Kelli Leigh Richmond Ovarian Cancer Foundation

• MD Anderson Cancer Center

• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

• Ovarian Cancer Institute

• Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

• Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

• Teal Toes

• The Fight Like a Girl Club (support)

• World Ovarian Cancer Day