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NEWS RELEASE ZONTA CLUB OF SAULT STE MARIE ************************* Ovarian cancer is the most fatal women’s cancer; yet it is often overlooked and under-diagnosed.

NEWS RELEASE

ZONTA CLUB OF SAULT STE MARIE

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Ovarian cancer is the most fatal women’s cancer; yet it is often overlooked and under-diagnosed.

Symptoms are vague, so most women are diagnosed in late stages when 70 percent will not survive 5 years.

Approximately 1 in 4 Canadian women still believe that a Pap test screens for ovarian cancer; it does not.

A Pap test screens for cervical cancer.

“The Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area has set a goal to raise awareness of ovarian cancer in our community over the next five years. Everyone knows what pink ribbons are for. We want to ensure that people in our community recognize what the teal ribbons represent but also become more aware of possible signs of potential ovarian cancer and advocate for themselves with their family physicians,” states Elizabeth Kontschieder, President of the Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area. “We started off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by tying teal ribbons on Queen Street from Pilgrim to Gore Street.”

Throughout September there will be displays and information opportunities throughout the community with Zonta targeting spas, health clubs, women’s clothing stores and hair salons.

Friday, September 4 is National Wear Teal Day and people are encouraged to wear teal, take a photo and share it with your friends and family on social media.

The Zonta Club also offers free one-hour presentations called Knowledge is Power to local organizations and clubs which want to educate their members about the possible signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

Organizations interested in accessing this can email their request to [email protected]

About Zonta

Zonta is a global service organization of members working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

The Zonta Club of Sault Ste. Marie Area supports a number of local service projects including scholarships at local high schools as well as Sault College and Algoma University, Breton House, Women in Crisis, Breast Cancer Comfort pillows, Days for Girls hygiene kits, literacy, and an annual Speaker event.

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