Ovarian Cancer
There’s a Killer on the loose!
Its prey is women of all ages, race & creed. This killer will claim the life of over 16,000 women this year alone. This killer is Ovarian Cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 25,580 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year alone. A woman’s risk of getting ovarian cancer during her lifetime is 1.7% or about 1 in 58.
Ovarian cancer is very treatable when it is detected early, but the vast majority of cases are not diagnosed until it is too late. In cases where ovarian cancer is detected before it has spread beyond the ovaries, 95% of women will survive longer than five years. Only 25% of ovarian cancer cases in the U.S. are diagnosed in the beginning stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, the chance of five-year survival is only 28%.
Ovarian cancer may be difficult to diagnose because symptoms are easily confused with other diseases, and because there is no reliable, simple to administer screening tool.
LIOCEANS Goal is to Save lives through raising public awareness of ovarian cancer by educating doctors and women about the disease.
LI OCEANS INC
a beacon of hope for those affected by Ovarian Cancer & Gynecologic Cancers
About Us:
LI OCEANS is an acronym for Long Island Ovarian Cancer Education Advocacy Network & Support. Our group is comprised of women living with Ovarian & Gynecological cancers, from the newly diagnosed to the long-term survivor.
In 2004, several women personally affected by Ovarian Cancer met, exchanged ideas, shared stories, identified the need for change, merged ultimate values and priorities and then made a decision that would transform lives.
They didn't know where they would find the time, the energy, nor the money to create an organization for women with Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancers, but they forged ahead nevertheless, with hope as their guiding light. They knew that without their understanding, passion and strength that other women with ovarian cancer would continue to suffer in isolation.
LI OCEANS recognized the urgent need for awareness; advocacy and action-they aspired to be the voice for Ovarian Cancer and save the precious lives of our mothers, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, friends & neighbors!
Our goal is to create awareness among women the medical community and the greater population regarding early warning signs and symptoms that may be indicative of ovarian cancer, resulting in earlier detection.
Our purpose is to provide support, resources, networking, and education for those women diagnosed with ovarian and gynecologic cancers. We support the advancement of research for early detection and cure of ovarian cancer.
Our mission is to educate, advocates with the ultimate hope to eradicate this deadly disease!
LI OCEANS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit approved by the IRS. Your tax-deductible contributions allow us to continue our battle against ovarian cancer, to raise awareness in the community and to provide education and support to ovarian cancer victims and their families through a network of survivors.
How Can I Help? We are always in need of volunteers!
We need people just like you! Please Help Get the Word Out!
We need you! Tell someone you love about ovarian cancer and the symptoms to watch. When you care, keeping quiet is not an option. Until there’s a test, word of mouth is best.
Together we can save lives.
Volunteer your time and talents to get the word out.
LI OCEANS INC greatly appreciates the support from our friends who host fundraising events on the LI OCEANS behalf.
If you would like to host an event to benefit the LI OCEANS here are a few ideas:
WINGO / BINGO Night
Rubber Duck Race
House party/ tea party or picnic
Walking/Running Event
Night At The Races
Hiking or Biking Event
Health and wellness day at your local workout club
Game night - Trivia night- Poker Party-Name that tune
Karaoke Yard Sale- Plant Sale- Bake Sale
Wine Tasting -wine and cheese evening
Fashion show
Murder Mystery-50’s,60’s,70’s Dance
Host A Teal Awareness Day
Golf tournament -tennis tournament
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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