We are GRL PWR, two friends both in our 20s. After one of us was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015 at the age of 26, it became apparent that there isn't enough awareness about this disease and we decided this must change. Ovarian Cancer has been known as a silent killer because many of its symptoms are so vague they go unnoticed, and many women aren't diagnosed until the disease has become adv
anced. Symptoms include:
- Persistent bloating
- Persistent stomach pains
- Pain in the pelvic area
- Back ache
- Feeling full quicker
- Needing to wee more often
- Feeling tired all the time
It is important to remember Ovarian Cancer is a disease that usually affects women over 50. Although it is not commonly diagnosed in younger women, it does happen and more awareness needs to be raised. If you are suffering from the above symptoms please do not ignore them. Symptoms will be:
- Frequent – they usually happen more than 12 times a month
- Persistent – they don’t go away
- New – they are not normal for you and may have started in the last year
Our aim is to help change the future of Ovarian Cancer by raising awareness, with the hope that women can recognise the symptoms and can be diagnosed as early as possible. At this current moment in time, there is no screening test reliable enough to pick up ovarian cancer at an early stage. The only way to change this is to help support research and testing. By becoming a GRL PWR supporter and buying our merchandise you will be helping us raise money and awareness and we can all start showing cancer who is boss! So here's to all you incredible women out there. To anyone who has been affected by Cancer, and to anyone who just wants to celebrate being a strong female, supporting other inspirational women.
