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Raising Awareness Of Ovarian Cancer

Teal Ribbons have been placed in key areas in Oak Forest to celebrate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Teal is the designated color for Ovarian Cancer.

Ovarian Cancer is a difficult Cancer to treat because there is no early detection test . Women need to be aware of symptom which may include:

Abdominal bloating

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Abdominal pain, heartburn, indigestion

Back pain, or frequent ruination.

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If symptoms persist 2 weeks or longer , they should be evaluated by a physician.

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