{"id":12615,"date":"2026-02-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nightwolfsden.com\/blog\/?p=12615"},"modified":"2026-01-31T20:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T10:43:28","slug":"%f0%9f%92%99-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-why-i-turn-teal-every-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nightwolfsden.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/12\/%f0%9f%92%99-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-why-i-turn-teal-every-february\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc99 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Why I Turn Teal Every February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ud83c\udf3f Why Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every February, Australians come together for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (OCAM)<\/strong> – a campaign that shines a light on one of the most under-diagnosed and under-discussed cancers affecting women and people with ovaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, around 1,815 Australians<\/strong> are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and sadly, many are diagnosed at a later stage when treatment options are limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because there\u2019s no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer – awareness and early detection are everything. Recognising the symptom, and knowing when to seek help, can truly save lives.<\/p>\n\n\n

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My Personal Connection: Supporting OCA in Memory of My Mum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This cause is deeply personal for me.<\/p>\n\n\n

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My mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010 and fought with courage and grace until December 2019. During her journey, Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) became a lifeline – offering resources, connection, and compassion when we needed it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, Mum and I hosted multiple Afternoon Teal events, baked treats, shared stories, and raised funds for OCA\u2019s vital programs. Those teal-filled afternoons weren\u2019t just about fund-raising – they were about hope, community, and honouring every woman affected by this disease.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Supporting OCA is my way of continuing that legacy. It\u2019s a promise that my mum\u2019s story – and so many others – will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for other conditions. If they are new, persistent, or unusual for you<\/strong>, it\u2019s important to speak to your GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some key symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n