SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

Now is the time to "turn up the volume!" and get loud about ovarian cancer..

PHILADELPHIA, PA –– Every year more than25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Approximately one third of them will survive more than five years.

This September, it’s time to take a stand.


Unlike many other female cancers, there is no diagnostic test for ovarian cancer and symptoms may be subtle and are easily confused with other diseases leading to a delay in diagnosis.

As a result, about75 percent of ovarian cancers are detected at Stages III and IV when it has spread throughout a woman’s abdomen. At those late stages, extensive surgery and chemotherapy are required, with no assurance of lasting success.

Proclaimed “Ovarian Cancer Month” by President George W. Bush, September is not only a time to bring attention and promote education of this insidious disease, but it is also a time to support the research, those afflicted, the survivors, and their friends and family.

“There are several ways to show your support,“ says Adriana Way, co-founder of The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. “Hand out an awareness card, purchase a teal jelly bracelet or write you local Congressman to help raise awareness and demand action“.

Way, co-founded The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation in 2000 along with Robin Cohen as a tribute to the life, character, and immense strength of Sandy Rollman who passed away

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from advanced ovarian cancer. Sandy’s sister, Adriana and her nurse Robin decided to keep Sandy’s memory alive while trying to promote awareness and raise funds for Ovarian Cancer research, prevention and support.

“ This September is our time to get loud about ovarian cancer,“ said Robin Cohen. “Time is running out for many women…there is no cure, our voices must be heard before it’s too late.“

For more information contact the Sandy Rollman Foundation toll free: 1(877)730-1100 or visit online at www.sandyovarian.org.

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Editor’s Note:

The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit 501©(3) organization that promotes awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for early diagnostic testing and more effective treatments and raises funds to help advance research towards a cure. The foundation was started to honor the memory of Sandy Rollman, who passed away from advanced ovarian cancer at the age of 33. Ovarian cancer can affect young, vibrant and exceptional women at any time. Currently, there is no screening test and no cure.