Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is observed every year in September. Ovarian cancer often has no symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. When symptoms appear, they tend to be associated with other conditions. Understanding ovarian cancer’s early signs and symptoms can help drastically decrease deaths and save many lives. Screening ovarian cancer is difficult, but blood tests and pelvic imaging are currently best for diagnoses.
History of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Sir Spencer Wells, who died in 1872, is credited with believing that changed peritoneal mesothelioma causes most ovarian cancer. Before 1950, ovarian cancer was typically treated with surgery or radiotherapy. Researchers concentrated on palliative care for advanced ovarian cancer as chemotherapy was not discovered. They used a variant of nitrogen mustard.In 1956, researchers at M.D. Anderson Hospital started treating patients with the alkylating agent melphalan, which helped shrink tumors in six of seven patients with advanced ovarian cancer. In 1966, researchers noted that melphalan could be curative. They claimed that 13 patients responded well to the treatment, with no tumors discovered in any of them, and chemotherapy was discontinued. Only two patients developed recurrence after follow-ups.In the 1970s, patients for whom melphalan was unsuccessful had no other effective treatment. In 1976, a report from the U.K. noted that one out of four patients responded to cisplatin, but it did not cure the tumor. But this started a modern era of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer. Griffiths and Fuller published findings in 1978 that supported the use of debulking surgery. They found that patients who underwent debulking surgery and had residual disease less than 1.6 cm in diameter lived for 40 months. In contrast, no patient with a residual greater than 1.5 cm survived for 40 months.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month timeline
Researchers concentrate on palliative care for advanced ovarian cancer as they are the only treatments currently available.
Researchers at M.D. Anderson Hospital treats patients with the alkylating agent melphalan to shrink tumors in six of seven patients with advanced ovarian cancer.
A report from the U.K. states that one out of four patients have responded to cisplatin, but the treatment does not cure the tumor.
Griffiths and Fuller publish findings in support of the use of debulking surgery.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month FAQs
When is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month?
September is observed as an ovarian cancer awareness month.
Which ribbon color is for ovarian cancer?
The teal-colored ribbon is for ovarian cancer.
Is ovarian cancer rare in the U.K.?
The U.K. gets 21 new cases of ovarian cancer every day, the sixth most common cancer in females.
How to Observe Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Learn about ovarian cancer's causes and early signs. Find out what puts people at risk and what you can do to help them.
Raise awareness of the early signs and symptoms and educate people about them. Make individuals aware of the right cure and what to do if diagnosed.
Many walks and races are held across the country to support those at risk of ovarian cancer and help them. Many activities are now available online. Volunteer to generate funds to help people with their treatment.
5 Facts About Ovarian Cancer
It doesn’t always start in the ovaries
Most ovarian cancers start in the cells of the fallopian tube, which then multiply and reach the ovaries.
Pregnancy and birth control pills lower risk
Studies show that full-term pregnancy and birth control pills can lower the risk.
It is diagnosed with a biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure in which a tiny bit of aberrant tissue is removed to determine the presence of cancer and confirm the diagnosis.
Old age is a significant risk
Ovarian cancer usually affects women who are 63 years or older.
Blood tests and screenings can help
Screenings and blood tests are the best ways to detect ovarian cancer early.
Why Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is Important
It supports people
This month is dedicated to people suffering from Ovarian cancer. We can encourage them to share their stories with others.
It creates awareness
This month raises awareness of possible early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. This allows people to take action sooner rather than later.
It changes lives
Due to early diagnosis, people take treatment and get a second chance to live. People can lead everyday lives.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month dates
Mwezi wa Uhamasishaji wa Saratani ya Ovari huadhimishwa kila mwaka mnamo Septemba. Mara nyingi kansa ya yai haina dalili, na hivyo ni vigumu kuigundua. Dalili zinapoonekana, huwa zinahusiana na hali nyingine. Kuelewa dalili na dalili za mapema za kansa ya yai kunaweza kusaidia kupunguza vifo na kuokoa maisha mengi. Ni vigumu kugundua kansa ya yai, lakini uchunguzi wa damu na upimaji wa picha za kitanda kwa sasa ndio bora zaidi kwa ajili ya utambuzi. Mwaka 1872 Sir Spencer Wells, ambaye alikufa mwaka huo, alidai kwamba ugonjwa wa kansa ya ovari ulisababishwa na ugonjwa wa peritoneal mesothelioma. Kabla ya mwaka wa 1950, kansa ya yai ilitibiwa kwa upasuaji au radiotherapy. Watafiti walikazia fikira utunzaji wa kupunguza maumivu ya kansa ya yai iliyokuwa imeendelea kwa sababu tiba ya kemikali haikuwa imegunduliwa. "Kama vile ilivyotarajiwa, ""nyota ya nitrojeni"" ilitengenezwa na wataalamu wa matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu ya matibabu." "Hospitali ya Anderson ilianza kutibu wagonjwa kwa kutumia dawa ya ""alkylating agent"" melphalan, ambayo ilisaidia kupunguza uvimbe kwa wagonjwa sita kati ya saba wenye kansa ya yai iliyokuwa imeendelea." Katika mwaka wa 1966, watafiti waligundua kwamba melphalan inaweza kuwa tiba. Kwa mujibu wa ripoti hiyo, wagonjwa 13 walipata matokeo mazuri ya matibabu, hakuna uvimbe uliogunduliwa kwa yeyote kati yao, na matibabu ya kemikali yaliachwa. Katika miaka ya 1970, wagonjwa ambao Melphalan haikufanikiwa hawakuwa na matibabu mengine yenye ufanisi. Katika utafiti wa 1976, utafiti wa Uingereza ulionyesha kwamba mtu mmoja kati ya wagonjwa wanne alijibu kwa cisplatin, lakini haikuweza kuponya uvimbe. Lakini hii ilianzisha enzi ya kisasa ya tiba ya kemikali kwa kansa ya yai. Griffiths na Fuller walichapisha matokeo katika 1978 ambayo yaliunga mkono matumizi ya upasuaji wa debulking. Watafiti walipata kwamba wagonjwa waliopitia upasuaji wa kuondoa misuli na walikuwa na ugonjwa wa mabaki chini ya sentimita 1.6 kwa kipenyo waliishi kwa miezi 40. Kwa upande mwingine, hakuna mgonjwa aliye na residual kubwa kuliko 1.5 cm aliyeishi kwa miezi 40. Mwezi wa Ujuzi wa Saratani ya Ovari: Watafiti wanazingatia huduma ya kupunguza kwa saratani ya ovari ya hali ya juu, kwani ndio matibabu pekee yanayopatikana kwa sasa. Watafiti katika M.D. Hospitali ya Anderson hutumia dawa ya melphalan ili kupunguza uvimbe kwa wagonjwa sita kati ya saba walio na kansa ya yai iliyoendelea. Utafiti wa utafiti unaonyesha kuwa mgonjwa mmoja kati ya wanne wa UK amejibu matibabu ya cisplatin, lakini matibabu hayo hayaponyeshi uvimbe. Griffiths na Fuller wachapisha matokeo yanayounga mkono matumizi ya upasuaji wa kuondoa misuli. Mwezi wa Uhamasishaji wa Saratani ya Maziwa (Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month) Septemba huadhimishwa kama mwezi wa kuarifu kansa ya ovari. Rangi gani ya mkanda ni kwa kansa ya yai? Ribbon yenye rangi ya kijani-kibichi ni kwa ajili ya kansa ya yai. Ugonjwa wa kansa ya ovari ni wa kawaida nchini Uingereza. Kwa mfano, Uingereza ina kesi 21 mpya za saratani ya ovari kila siku, ambayo ni saratani ya sita kwa kawaida kwa wanawake. Jinsi ya Kuadhimisha Mwezi wa Uhamasishaji wa Saratani ya Matumbawe Jifunze kuhusu visababishi vya saratani ya matumbawe na dalili za mapema. Tafuta mambo yanayoweza kuwafanya watu wawe hatarini na jinsi unavyoweza kuwasaidia. Kuongeza ufahamu wa dalili za mapema na kuelimisha watu kuhusu wao. Waambie watu jinsi ya kupata tiba sahihi na jinsi ya kufanya iwapo watagunduliwa kuwa na ugonjwa huo. Maandamano ya kutembea na mbio hufanyika nchini kote ili kuunga mkono wale walio katika hatari ya kansa ya ovari na kuwasaidia. Sasa kuna shughuli nyingi zinazopatikana mtandaoni. Kujitolea kutengeneza fedha kusaidia watu na matibabu yao. Ugonjwa wa kansa ya ovari huanza katika chembe za utumbo wa utumbo, ambazo huongezeka na kufikia chembe za ovari. Ugonjwa wa mimba na dawa za kuzuia uzazi hupunguza hatari Utafiti unaonyesha kwamba mimba ya muda kamili na dawa za kuzuia uzazi zinaweza kupunguza hatari. Biopsy ni utaratibu ambao sehemu ndogo ya tishu isiyo ya kawaida huondolewa ili kuamua uwepo wa kansa na kuthibitisha utambuzi. Ugonjwa wa kansa ya ovari kwa kawaida huathiri wanawake wenye umri wa miaka 63 na zaidi. Uchunguzi wa damu na uchunguzi wa damu ni njia bora ya kugundua saratani ya ovari mapema. Mwezi wa Uhamasishaji wa Saratani ya Ovari ni muhimu kwa watu wanaokabiliwa na saratani ya ovari. Tunaweza kuwatia moyo waeleze wengine hadithi zao. Mwezi huu huongeza ufahamu wa dalili za mapema za saratani ya ovari. Hilo huwawezesha watu kuchukua hatua mapema badala ya baadaye. Ugonjwa huo unabadilika sana, na kwa sababu ya utambuzi wa mapema, watu hupata matibabu na nafasi ya pili ya kuishi. Watu wanaweza kuishi maisha ya kila siku. Tarehe za Mwezi wa Uhamasishaji wa Saratani ya Matumbo