Easton First Selectman Bindelglass Honors Noreen Forde

Almost 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States every year, and about 14,000 lose their lives; and each year during September, women living with ovarian cancer, their families and supporters, along with patient advocacy organizations, come together to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and celebrate national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Town of Easton First Selectman Dr. David Bindelglass issued a Proclamation in support of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and presented it to Easton resident Noreen Forde, who is an ovarian cancer survivor. Bindelglass also gave Forde her official Clearity #Teal Woman lapel pin. Forde is among 400 women honored by Clearity this year.

Forde lives in town with her husband Gerry and two sons, one a senior at Joel Barlow and one a senior at Assumption University. She is involved with the nonprofit organization mentioned in Bindelglass's proclamation, Clearity of San Diego.

Clearity is a national organization that provides a free Treatment Decision Support program and shares the latest information on treatment options; educates women about biomarker tests to determine the molecular characteristics of their cancer; and guides women to clinical trials, as appropriate. Clearity's Steps Through OC program provides professional psychosocial support for ovarian cancer patients and caregivers.

Despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Clearity and Discovery to Cure have remained steadfast in its dedication to women living with ovarian cancer, providing all programs and services, with a goal to provide all patients access to the most advanced treatment information, personalized for them.

For more information about Clearity, visit www.clearity.org