Know The Signs. Know Your Body. Know The Risk

Ovarian cancer can be difficult to detect because its symptoms are often subtle and can be mistaken for other common conditions. Knowing the signs and symptoms and talking with your healthcare provider about changes that are unusual for you is so important.

Common symptoms can include:

• Abdominal or pelvic pain or pressure
• Bloating or increased abdominal size
• Feeling full quickly or difficulty eating
• Urinary urgency or frequency
• Changes in bowel habits
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Changes in menstrual patterns or unusual vaginal bleeding

 If symptoms are new, persistent, or unusual for you, don’t ignore them. Talk with your healthcare provider and advocate for yourself.

Unlike some other cancers, there is currently no recommended routine screening test for ovarian cancer in women who have no symptoms. When ovarian cancer is suspected, healthcare providers may use a pelvic exam, imaging such as a transvaginal ultrasound, and blood tests such as CA-125 as part of the diagnostic process.

 SEPTEMBER IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 

It’s the perfect time to share information, start conversations and help more people recognize the signs of this disease.

And what better way to turn awareness into action than by joining us for the 2026 Together in Teal Walk!

 TOGETHER IN TEAL WALK

 Saturday, November 14, 2026
 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 Cranes Roost Park | Altamonte Springs

Join survivors, families, friends, businesses and community members as we come together to raise awareness, honor those we have lost, celebrate survivors and support women and families impacted by ovarian cancer.

 REGISTER FOR THE WALK:
https://give.ovarian.org/together-in-teal-orlando-2026/home

 VOLUNTEER WITH US:
https://give.ovarian.org/together-in-teal-orlando-2026/event/volunteers/register

There are opportunities to help before the event and on event day, including registration, the Survivor Tent, Mission Village, the Spirit Tent, refreshments, the water station, setup and breakdown, and more!

Whether you walk, volunteer, build a team or simply share this information, YOU can help make a difference. 

For more information, partnership opportunities or to learn more about ovarian cancer awareness:

Nikki Coppola
Southeast Regional Manager
National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
 ncoppola@ovarian.org

 Together, we can raise awareness, educate our community and make a difference.