…increase awareness and support for the estimated 270 Queensland women who will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Ovarian cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect, and sadly remains the leading cause of death from gynaecological cancers….
…Queensland women have questions or concerns regarding ovarian cancer, they should visit their GP.” More information about Cancer Council Queensland and ovarian cancer is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. ENDS For more information, please contact: Lisa Maynard, Public…
Queensland researchers are using 3D models to mimic cancer cells in women with aggressive ovarian tumours, in a bid to improve treatment for those diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Cancer Council Queensland has awarded $200,000 of funding over two years to…
Each year in Queensland, approximately 280 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Do you know the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer? February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Cancer Council Queensland are calling upon Queensland women to…
…Thank you for supporting our work this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, visit www.cancerqld.org.au. Professor Jeff Dunn AO, Chief Executive Officer Cancer Council Queensland ENDS For more information or interviews, please contact: Kim Ryan, Senior Media Specialist, Cancer…
…effective screening tests for ovarian cancer,” Ms Clift said. “In Queensland each year, around 250 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and about 150 women die from the disease. “Ovarian cancer can be very difficult to diagnose early because symptoms…
…call 1300 65 65 85. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council’s 13 11 20. ENDS For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer Council Queensland Phone: (07) 3634 5345…
Cancer that starts in the epithelium of the ovary.
Stopping the ovaries from producing oestrogen, which is done surgically (oopherectomy) or with radiation therapy.
A protein found in the blood that is often higher than normal in women with ovarian cancer.