The Challenge
Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the United States. 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.
Summary of OCASD Activities
OCASD has been making presentations to numerous community groups since December 2008 when the first presentation was made to 16 third year medical students at UCSD School of Medicine. Since that time numerous presentations have been made to the medical community, community groups, civic organizations and the general public in order to expand awareness of …
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 …
News & Events
Teal Steps Walk
In honor of September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, the Teal Steps Walk event has been held during the weekends of September. In consideration of the health of our sponsors, volunteers, Survivors and their families, we decided to move the 2020 Walk to September 2021. While the 2020 Teal Steps Walk was moved to September of …
In Her Own Words…
Sue S. Wanting to learn as much as I could about the disease, I attended “NED, the Movie,” hosted locally in 2015 by Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego (OCAofSD) and met Peg Ford. Through OCAofSD I have been able to give back to the medical profession and helped to spread awareness of the disease …