DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop about ovarian cancer for anyone impacted by cancer. “Ovar-Come the Silence” will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 6–8 PM, at the Davenport Public Library Fairmont Branch (3000 N Fairmount St, Davenport, IA 52804).
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Do you know that:
- Most women overlook the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
- There are ways to reduce your risks
- When detected early, 94% of patients live longer than 5 years after diagnosis
- There is a risk-assessment questionnaire that women can complete to determine their risk factors
During this informative workshop, we will discuss:
- What ovarian cancer is
- Signs and symptoms
- How to detect ovarian cancer early
- Risk factors and what they mean
Presenters:
- Anita Shaft, LMSW, Program Manager, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities
- Kristi Siwajek, Community Outreach Coordinator, UnityPoint Health — Trinity Cancer Center
- Jodie Kavensky, Founder/CEO, NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative
Registration is required.
For more details and to register, please call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504, email gc@gildasclubqc.org or visit www.gildasclubqc.org/calendar.
About Gilda’s Club
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental-health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest-quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
