ovarian cancer awareness month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September 2024
September is an important time to shine a light on all ovarian cancers, including low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC). It is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month in North America, and Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month in the U.K. and Australasia.
In 2024 we are recognising the first ever LGSOC Awareness Day on 9 September.
This is an amazing opportunity to raise awareness of an important women’s health issue that is dramatically underfunded.
It’s easy to participate in LGSOC Awareness Day! Share a social media post using the hashtag #LGSOCAwarenessDay, inviting others to learn more about LGSOC.
Check out our research partner STAAR Ovarian Cancer for LGSOC Awareness Day resources.
It’s also an important opportunity to raise funds for research into LGSOC.
What is low-grade serous ovarian cancer?
Low-grade serous ovarian and peritoneal cancer (LGSOC) is a type of ovarian cancer that disproportionately affects younger women and has poor response rates to chemotherapy. It is usually found after the cancer has spread to other parts of the body when it is more challenging to treat.
Low-grade serous ovarian cancer is associated with a precancerous condition called borderline tumours. It is unrelated to the more common and similarly named high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC).
Low-grade serous ovarian cancer is usually treated with surgery and medical treatments, including chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapies and clinical trials.