Did you know?

The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for ovarian cancer in the United States are for 2011:

• About 21,900 new cases of ovarian cancer
• About 15,460 deaths from ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer in women (not counting skin cancer). It ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death in women. About half of women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer are 60 or older. It is more common in white women that African-American women.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  Please watch for more facts and information on this website or on our Strong As Steele Facebook page.