Have a Happy, Healthy New Year!
Welcome to the Home Page for the Space Coast Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Alliance.
Gynecologic Cancer is our story – Ovarian being the most deadly. Less than 18% of the women in the U.S. know the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
It is our mission to make sure that Women and Girls of ALL AGES are educated regarding symptoms, the importance of annual check-ups, lifestyle choices. The lack of diagnostic tests for most Gynecologic Cancers makes it a life-saving fact that ALL WOMEN and GIRLS – MUST BE AWARE of GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SYMPTOMS – RECOGNIZE changes in our bodies and TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY.
This is an underemphasized reality. We must take our gynecologic health as seriously as we do our annual mammogram. We have a lot going on below the waist and the fact that all is hidden and impossible for productive self examination routines- gives us cause for diligent personal monitoring and regular, routine gynecologic examinations during our lifetime.
How do we do this? First, we must take a deep breath, become aware of our body rhythms and cycles, and know what is “normal” for us. When there is a change we must take notice. We do not make excuses – we do not imagine away the reasons we, “don’t feel right”. We will have learned to monitor these changes – log them for 2 weeks and see our gynecologist with our data in hand.
We are headed in the right direction and we have listened to our body.
Please take some time to look through the pages and see what’s new and what we are all about. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
We are located in Brevard County Florida and it is our mission to provide education and awareness of Ovarian and other Gynecologic Cancers and to serve as a resource to all gynecologic Cancer Survivors and their families.
We are committed to Education, Awareness, Advocacy, Support and Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Research. Please read more about symptoms and Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer on the website.
Upcoming Events
Lunch Bunch
RESCHEDULED!!! TO – Saturday 21 2012 – 11:30 AM
Pho Cali Vietnamese Noodle House
850 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935
32935 Informal “Dutch Treat” luncheon get-together with Survivors, friends and caregivers. We will enjoy “small talk” and get to know each other. A “Healthy” way to start our New Year! connie@tealribboncfl.com
Support Group Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 – 5 to 7 PM
MIMA Cancer Center
1130 Hickory Street, Melbourne, 32901
Program – “The Ups and Downs of Chemotherapy -Survival Tactics and Helpful Hints for a Better Experience” Presented by Darlene Lessard, RN. Many of us already know and appreciate Darlene from our experience in her chemotherapy room at Dr. Bomalaski’s office. Darlene will answer our questions regarding chemotherapy and it’s before and after-effects.
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To Make a Donation
If you wish to contribute to help us save women’s lives through our education and awareness programs, please click on the teal
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If you prefer to mail a donation, our address is:
P.O. Box 501367
Malabar, FL 32950-1367
Donations may be made In Honor Of and In Memory Of people who are special in our lives, and will be listed on our Tributes Page. Please fill out the information on the form and include their name.
If you would like to add more information, please email us. connie@tealribboncfl.com
What is a Survivor?
We often hear the term “Survivor” when it pertains to a serious illness, but we are not sure what that means. We become a Survivor the moment we are diagnosed and remain a Survivor for the rest of our lives.
A Survivor is defined as: “Somebody who remains alive despite being exposed to life-threatening danger. Somebody who shows a great will to live or a great determination to overcome difficulties and carry on.”
That says it all! Click here to watch a survivor video.