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Linda O'Hara was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer on Good Friday 2000 but like most women, by the time she was diagnosed, it was already too late. Linda was a gifted and truly inspirational woman who always put others first. Eddie, her husband, decided to start the charity when he found that there wasn't a charity in Scotland focussed on Ovarian Cancer. With support from his son Alan and daughter Ruth along with other family and friends he is totally committed to making the charity a success. The Charity is dedicated not only to her memory but to all those affected in any way by the disease.
Ovarian cancer can be hard to diagnose, because the symptoms can be similar to quite common and less serious conditions. By the time of diagnosis the cancer is usually at an advanced stage, however if detected early the survival rate is over 80%.
FACTS:-
'.....it whispers......'
7000 Women in the UK are diagnosed each year
70% are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease
In the last 20 years survival rates have not improved
UK has one of the highest incidence rates in Europe
It is often referred to as a silent killer
Symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and are difficult to distinguish from other less serious conditions.
Abdominal pain and a bloated feeling. Swollen Abdomen. Fatigue. Weight loss. Urinary symptoms.
If you have any of these symptoms:-
GO TO YOUR GP AND GET A CHECK UP (Your life may depend on it)
Thank you for visiting our new Website, as a fledgling charity we want to give you the opportunity to contact us and support us.
We are developing the web site and we will be making every effort to present you with our full range of support as soon as possible. In the meantime we will provide you with information regarding ovarian cancer and link you to information that you may find useful.
Linda O'Hara was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer on Good Friday 2000 but like most women, by the time she was diagnosed, it was already too late. Linda was a gifted and truly inspirational woman who always put others first. Eddie, her husband, decided to start the charity when he found that there wasn't a charity in Scotland focussed on Ovarian Cancer. With support from his son Alan and daughter Ruth along with other family and friends he is totally committed to making the charity a success. The Charity is dedicated not only to her memory but to all those affected in any way by the disease.