NOCC 5K
We participated this November in the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition 5k run/walk at Brackenridge Park. The weather was great and the turnout was even better. The purpose of this event is the early detection of ovarian cancer through awareness. Early detection, keeping the cancer from spreading from the ovaries improves chances of survival up to 90%. More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. There is currently no early detection test for ovarian cancer. Until there is a test, the key to early diagnosis is awareness of the symptoms. This year $49,000 was raised for continuing education and awareness. For a list of the symptoms visit this site http://www.ovarian.org/symptoms.php.NOCC Picture
