The N.Y. Times recently reported on a new blood test for Ovarian Cancer, OvaSure. What at first seemed promising, may not be, after all, because the testing was done on women who already have Ovarian Cancer, not on women who are being screened for the early signs.

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Article provided by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

Ovarian cancer is a growth of malignant cells that begins in a woman’s ovaries. There is no early detection test or a cure, which makes ovarian cancer the deadliest disease of the female reproductive system. When detected and treated early, the five year survival rate is greater than 90%. However, fewer than 20% of women are diagnosed in the early stages because the symptoms are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. Until there is a detection test, awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms is a woman’s best defense.

A new blood test that can reportedly detect ovarian cancer at earlier, and possibly treatable stages is encouraging to some women and their doctors, but the FDA says the test has not been proven, says the New York Times.

According to the American Cancer Society “Almost half (45%) of women with ovarian cancer are still alive at least 5 years after diagnosis. Women younger than 65 have better 5-year survival rates than older women.

Calling all ovarian cancer survivors in Arizona!
Hard hard pressed to find reasons to celebrate? Not anymore. The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of AZ, www.ocaz.org, is launching its survivor support group with a Celebration of Life. We are an organization of ovca survivors and supporters serving Arizona. For information, email info@ocaz.org. Join us in our campaign to conquer ovarian cancer by informing One Million women in the state about early warning signs. Meet other survivors who are living healthy, happy lives in spite of their disease. Come have some fun and help us celebrate your life.

Ovarian cancer often progresses quietly and advances to incurable stages. But there are a few questions you can ask yourself to assess warning signs and discover if you may be at risk.

This week, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center showed six key symptoms and a blood test, help improve the early detection of ovarian cancer by 20 percent, according to findings published online in the journal Cancer. (Source: New York Times

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Hi, my name is Maria LaCorte and I battled Ovarian Cancer.

I was diagnosed with this unthinkable disease in November of 2006, and underwent a 6 hour operation when my Dr gave me a complete hysterectomy, along with the removal of several tumors in my abdomen. I have completed my sessions of chemotherapy. I had some really bad days, and then I had some good days, those which I have decided to dedicate some time to educate and bring awareness to others about Ovarian Cancer.

The symptoms are silent:
• Abdominal discomfort, bloating, a feeling of fullness, gas
• Frequent urination

Many times, women with ovarian cancer have no symptoms or just mild symptoms and the condition advances to the point where it becomes difficult to treat. Share your stories and inspire women who may have the condition.