Why is the impact of Ovarian Cancer important to people in alberta?
Ovarian cancer is the 10th most common cancer among women in Alberta.1 About 200 women were diagnosed in 2015.2
- The risk of getting ovarian cancer starts to rise about age 30, levels off quickly, and doesn’t fall until about age 85.1
What can I do?
Experts agree that together, we can prevent about 21 out of every 100 cases of ovarian cancer in Alberta.2 Here’s how:
Sedentary behaviour is linked to about 12% of new ovarian cancer cases in Alberta.5
Excess weight is linked to about 3% of new ovarian cancer cases in Alberta.3 Not eating enough vegetables is linked to about 3% of new ovarian cancer cases in Alberta.4 Sedentary behaviour is linked to about 12% of new ovarian cancer cases in Alberta.5 Tobacco smoking is linked to about 3% of new ovarian cancer cases in Alberta.6
More information on ovarian cancer symptoms, diagnosis and treatment at MyHealth Alberta.
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