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Jill’s TEAL Appeal was established in loving memory of Jill Dezi-Samperi.

Our mission is to promote awareness & education of Ovarian Cancer while raising funds for Ovarian Cancer initiatives & to support children in hospitals by providing comfort bags.

06/18/2026

All female cancers should be recognized and funded EQUALLY. Funding for Ovarian Cancer is just as important as any other. Due to its symptoms, by the time it's detected, it's usually too late. Let's try and change that. One woman can make a difference...... but together we can ROCK THE WORLD! 🩵🩵🩵

06/17/2026

A Pap Smear Does NOT test for Ovarian Cancer!
With no early detection test, it's imperative to know the signs and symptoms!

06/16/2026

IT'S TEAL TUESDAY!!! Every woman needs to know the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
🩵🦋👗Wear TEAL to show support!👗🦋🩵

06/15/2026

Ovarian Cancer knows NO boundaries. It affects individuals of ALL backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community.
There is no screening for Ovarian Cancer and the signs and symptoms can be subtle:
🌈Bloating
🌈Eating less or feeling full quickly
🌈Abdominal or pelvic pain
🌈Changes to bowel or bladder habits
🌈Heightened fatigue
🌈Unexplained weight loss or gain
🌈 Irregular bleeding
It's Pride Month, lets raise awareness and educate everyone!

06/12/2026

👗👗👗👗 OVARIAN CANCER 👗👗👗👗
Education and Awareness…Part 5

The most effective tool physicians have in treating ovarian cancer is early detection. But this is not always easy because ovarian cancer is known as the cancer that whispers.

Treatments vary depending on a patient's age, overall health, and the size of the tumor once it is detected, and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. In general, a combination of two or more treatments may be called for, typically including surgery and/or chemotherapy.

06/11/2026

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Education and Awareness…..Part 4

Regular checkups are key in the early detection of ovarian cancer. During an exam, the doctor will ask about family history and conduct a pelvic exam, checking for an enlarged o***y or other abnormal lumps. If any masses are found, the doctor will order blood tests and imaging tests.
Imaging tests may include ultrasound, a CT scan, and/or an MRI scan. If any of these tests suggest ovarian cancer, a biopsy is usually necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Ovarian and abdominal tissues may be biopsied using a needle or during a minimally invasive surgical procedure called laparoscopy.
In most cases, however, biopsies are collected via surgery. A surgeon will make an incision in the abdomen and collect biopsies from several areas including the o***y, nearby lymph nodes, and other organs.
During surgery, a pathologist examines the tissue samples to check for the presence of cancer cells. If cancer is detected, the surgeon will remove the cancer. This could involve removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus.
This initial surgical procedure allows doctors to make a diagnosis, remove as much of the cancer as possible, and determine whether the cancer has spread to nearby tissues and organs. If cancer is diagnosed, the doctor may order additional imaging tests such as a (PET) scan or a chest X-ray to check whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.

06/10/2026

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Education and Awareness…….Part 3
Ovarian cancer has no single defining symptom. Particularly in the early stages of the disease, symptoms tend to be subtle, but could include pain in the back or pelvis, shortness of breath, vaginal bleeding (though it is rare) or irregular periods.
Gastrointestinal symptoms can also be a sign of ovarian cancer, including abdominal bloating or swelling, loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, gas, diarrhea, constipation, frequent urination or fullness, even after eating small meals.
The presence of these symptoms does not mean a woman has ovarian cancer; they could be early indicators of any number of issues.

06/09/2026

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Education and Awareness…..Part 2

* Age: Women over the age of 55 are more likely than younger women to develop ovarian cancer.
* Weight: Women who are obese are at a higher risk.
* History with fertility drugs or estrogen replacement therapy: These treatments have been linked to a higher incidence of ovarian cancer.
* Endometriosis: Recent studies indicate that endometriosis, particularly endometriosis that develops on the o***y, can increase a woman's risk of ovarian cancer by 43�percent.
* Family history: A woman whose female relatives have had ovarian cancer is at a higher risk.
* Gene mutations: Women with mutations in certain genes, called BRCA1 or BRCA2, are at a higher risk.

06/08/2026

👗👗👗👗 OVARIAN CANCER 👗👗👗👗
Education & Awareness………..Part 1
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer among women in the United States. There are three main types of ovarian cancer, and they differ based on the location of the cancer cells.
With the most common type, called epithelial carcinoma, the cancer cells start growing in the outer layer of cells in the ovaries. The second type is germ cell cancer typically appears in girls and teenagers.
Germ cell cancer develops in egg cells inside the ovaries and can usually be treated without harming fertility. The third and most rare type, stromal cell cancer, starts in the connective tissue that holds the ovaries together.

06/05/2026

🩵 Ovarian cancer awareness starts with knowledge.

Many people are surprised to learn that there is no routine screening test for ovarian cancer and that symptoms can often be subtle. Knowing the signs and sharing this information could help someone seek medical attention sooner.

Take a moment to read these 5 important facts, then share them with your family and friends. Awareness saves lives.

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