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#ItsProbablyNothing

Because the earliest signs of mucinous ovarian cancer are vague, women often chalk them up to a busy lifestyle or not eating as healthy as they should. Until the disease is more advanced and an emergency happens.
Our late founder, Rhonda, told women over and over to pay attention to changes in their
health and wellness, even when they seem small and insignificant. (You can watch
video from an interview Rhonda did with WTOL CBS where she talks about listening to your body.)
Unlike some forms of ovarian cancer, mucinous has a more optimistic outlook when diagnosed early. As we head into our sixth year of helping women and their families navigate this disease, we are kicking off a new social media campaign. One designed to raise awareness of the symptoms that can indicate a problem. 

We’re referring to it as the #ItsProbablyNothing campaign.

Share These Images to Join the Fight

We encourage you to click to download the five images below and share them on your own social media channels. Feel free to use the messages and the hashtag: #ItsProbablyNothing
Hope in Action
Hope in Action

Message:

Because the early symptoms of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer are vague and the average age of diagnosis is often younger than other types of the disease, women may not be tooconcerned at first. They tell themselves #ItsProbablyNothing until there’s no denying something really is wrong.

In honor of our five-year anniversary, the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition (MOCC) islaunching a campaign to spotlight symptoms of the disease. Because if this form of ovariancancer is caught early, the survival rate is much higher than other types.
Bloating and Feeling Full Quickly 
Bloating and Feeling Full Quickly

Message:

 It’s easy to blame bloating or feeling queasy on stress, a poor diet, or hectic lifestyle. But these are also signs of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer. Because mucinous tumors tend to be large, you may quickly feel full when eating.

Don’t assume #ItsProbablyNothing, as many women do. If symptoms last more than two weeks, see your doctor.
Clothes Feel Tight In the Waist
Clothes Feel Tight In the Waist

Message:

Mucinous ovarian cancer tumors tend to be large. A woman might even be able to feel a lump/tumor. And the disease often causes ascites, a fluid that can make you feel bloated. You may be losing weight, but your clothes feel tight in some places (like the waist) and baggy in others.

If this sounds familiar, don’t tell yourself #ItsProbablyNothing. See your doctor for an evaluation.
Too Young for Ovarian Cancer
Too Young for Ovarian Cancer

Message:

The average age for a Mucinous Ovarian Cancer diagnosis is only 45, compared with 63 for most types of the disease. That means women may develop this disease in their teens, 20s, and 30s.

If you have symptoms like bloating, fatigue, or abdominal pain that don’t improve after two weeks, see the doctor. Don’t let anyone tell you #ItsProbablyNothing because you are “too young.”
Vague But Persistent Pain
Vague But Persistent Pain

Message:

Exhaustion and fatigue that interfere with daily life. Vague but persistent pain in your abdomen, pelvic area, or back. It’s tempting to think #ItsProbablyNothing and symptoms like these will go away on their own.

 But it could also be Mucinous Ovarian Cancer. The tumors are large and the disease can cause a fluid build-up known as, ascites. Pain is often the result. If the discomfort hangs on for more than two weeks, see your doctor.

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