THE CLOCK IS TICKING

Every 10 hours, a woman in Australia dies of ovarian cancer. Join the fight.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE HOLDEN STYLING BY REBECCA RAC AND MATTIE CRONAN

Megan Gale Ovarian Cancer Ambassador “Until we develop an early detection test, this disease will continue to kill.” Ellyse Perry Australian Test Cricketer “Young women today are more aware of the importance of regular check-ups.” Laura Geitz Australian Netball Captain “If caught early, ovarian cancer can be beaten in 80 per cent of cases.” Sylvia Jeffreys Today show “An ovarian cancer diagnosis doesn’t need to be a death sentence. With research, we can fight this silent killer.” Livinia Nixon TV Presenter “Mums are especially bad, putting their health needs last. For the sake of their families, they must be vigilant.” THE NUMBERS SAY it all. Every 10 hours, a woman in Australia dies from ovarian cancer. Let’s just stop and think about that. In the time it takes you to…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2015

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