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
2023 Teal Steps Walk
Registration is Open! Sunday, September 10th – Tidelands Park, Coronado 2021 Teal Steps Walk While the 2020 Teal Steps Walk was moved to September of 2022, KUSI interviewed Naomi Edelmuth, an OCASD Board Member and an 18-year Survivor of ovarian cancer. We wish to thank our many loyal sponsors, volunteers and survivors for their support …
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 …