The tortoise is slow and steady but wins the race – Ovarian Cancer is slow to detect but we can win the race. The tortoise is quiet – Ovarian Cancer is the quiet cancer – it whispers – don’t let it beat you.
All information on this web site was compiled using the following sources:
American Cancer Society
National Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Coalition
test exists to detect Ovarian Cancer. However, even in its earliest stages Ovarian Cancer displays symptoms. Research indicates that ninety percent of women with early-stage Ovarian Cancer experience symptoms but these symptoms are often subtle and easily confused with other conditions. Consequently, only 19% of the Ovarian Cancer cases in the United States are diagnosed at an early stage.
Ovarian Cancer is the deadliest gynecolgic cancer and is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths among American women
20,000 American women are diganosed each year
15,000 American women will die from the disease in 2009
75% of Ovarian Cancer cases are diagnosed too late.
Only 19% of Ovarian cases are diagnosed at an early stage - when treatment can make a huge difference
The money raised will fund and deliver an education program in the greater Williamsburg area. Hopefully enough money will be available to also pay for some deductibles and co-pays where otherwise treatment could not be possible.
Your participation will help achieve these goals. All money raised by this event will be spent locally and no administrative deductions will be made.
Karene O'Hare Memorial Run for Ovarian Cancer
One in 72 American women will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer during their lifetime and one in 95 American women will die from the disease. Approximately 75% of Ovarian Cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage after the cancer has spread beyond the ovary. Currently no routine screening
Why Participate In This Run/Walk?
Our Contact Info
Attn: John O'Hare
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Auxilliary
