Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond has thrown her support behind Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month throughout this March.
Figures show 11 women die every day from the disease but early diagnosis can save lives, so raising awareness of the symptoms is crucial.
Flick gave her support at a recent Westminster event organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ovarian Cancer.
“This is a terrible cancer but one that can be effectively treated if found early, so more awareness of its symptoms will save women’s lives across the UK,” said Flick.
“This month is a great chance to get that message into homes across the country and I urge women to see their GP if they show symptoms.”
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
- Persistent bloating – not bloating that comes and goes
- Feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Urinary symptoms such as needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual.
Other symptoms can include unexpected weight loss, changes in bowel habits, and extreme fatigue.
