WORLD OVARIAN CANCER DAY
Falls on the 8th of May each year
Friday 8 May is World Ovarian Cancer Day, an important time to raise awareness of New Zealand’s least survivable gynaecological cancer.
With one woman diagnosed every day, and a five-year survival rate of just 43%, New Zealanders must learn the symptoms.
This year you can help raise awareness of ovarian cancer by sharing your experiences, or symptoms awareness on social media.
Here are some templates to get you started.
Share your experience
Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day, and I want to share something personal.
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in (year of diagnosis) and it has changed my life.
(share 1-2 sentences about how ovarian cancer has changed your life, whether it’s due to the surgery, changes to how you live your life today, or how mindset has changed)
Thank you for learning about ovarian cancer this World Ovarian Cancer Day.
Symptoms awareness
Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day, an important opportunity to start conversations and raise awareness about ovarian cancer and its impact.
Learn the symptoms and encourage the women in your life to see their doctor if they experience any for four weeks or more!
Appeal
Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day, and I want to share something personal.
(share 1-2 sentences about your story, whether it is your experience getting diagnosed, what it’s like going through treatment, a misunderstanding people have about living with cancer, or anything else that you are comfortable sharing)
If you’re able to, I’d be so grateful if you could make a donation today. To give me, and future generations of women facing ovarian cancer hope.
Thank you.