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Second Annual Teal Steps Walk

The Second Annual Teal Steps Walk is being held at Tidelands Park on Coronado Island Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 8 AM. Please click here to register and support this event!

Funds raised at this event will be used to support education and outreach to the general public, civic groups, organizers and medical healthcare providers throughout San Diego County,

The Challenge

Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. As currently there is no screening test for the early detection of ovarian cancer, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego is working towards advancing cancer research and education of the medical community for early diagnosis; improving the quality of care for patients; and expanding their community outreach program to include all gynecologic cancer awareness to civic groups, organizations and the general public throughout the San Diego County.

For any questions about our organization, please email President@ocaofsd.org. Thank you.

How We Take Action

Explore our website to learn about our dedicated volunteers and members, our multi-faceted advocacy efforts and relevant advances and resources for information about ovarian cancer, and opportunities to participate.

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego

Founded by Peg Ford, ovarian cancer survivor, and Kathy Hagan, who lost her mother to ovarian cancer, to support Peg’s initial efforts.

Peg implemented the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s Survivors Teaching Students® Program (click here) at UCSD School of Medicine for Third Year Medical Students in December 2008 and further expanded the program to currently eleven schools of nursing throughout San Diego County. In 2013, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego launched an innovative program HEAR™ (click here) to inspire women to be aware of their bodies and be their own advocates to get care in a timely fashion which is but one example how patients are becoming a vital part of medical treatments and partnering in such a beneficial way that can change the healthcare system!

For any questions about our organization, please email President@ocaofsd.org. Thank you.


 
 

Know the Symptoms and Take Action!

Ovarian Cancer Facts:

  • All women are at risk.
  • Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of the gynecological cancers.
  • Pap smears detect cervical cancer not ovarian cancer.
  • Symptoms may be subtle.
  • When detected early and treated properly, more than 90% of women survive longer than 5 years.

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms:

  • Bloating
  • Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
  • Need to urinate often or urgently
  • Pelvic or abdominal pain

Other symptoms commonly reported:

  • Fatigue
  • Indigestion
  • Back pain
  • Constipation
  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Pain with intercourse

Take Action:
See your doctor, preferably a gynecologist, if you have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks and they are unusual for you. Experts suggest a combination of pelvic exam, CA-125 blood test and trans-vaginal ultrasound. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease. Early stage diagnosis is associated with an improved prognosis.

For any questions about our organization, please email President@ocaofsd.org. Thank you.

Second Annual Teal Steps Walk

Here’s the information on the Second Annual Teal Steps Walk, being held on Sunday, September 10th at Coronado Tidelands Park at 8 AM.

We are currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors for this exciting event which attracts approximately 1,000 attendees! Please click here to see information about the various opportunities available and becoming a much appreciated sponsor or exhibitor.

We hope to see you there, and please either click here or on the image below to register.

Click here for a map of the location.

Click on the image below to hear an interview of the 2016 Grand Marshalls, Gitanjali and Priyanka Multani.

For any questions about the Teal Steps Walk program, please email TealSteps@ocaofsd.org. Thank you.