Educational Programs

Empowering You | Education | Awareness | Support

Ovarian cancer historically has been dubbed a “Silent Killer,” because symptoms were thought not to develop until chance of a cure was poor. Studies, done between 2004 and 2007, show that certain symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population. As part of our mission, we provide education on the Symptoms and Risk factors for ovarian cancer and all gynecologic cancers. We know the work we do saves lives!

Trained Speakers: The OCP is happy to present information to professional organizations, clubs, high schools and colleges, as well as attend community events and health fairs. Our diverse team of staff and trained volunteers present information on the symptoms and risk factors of all gynecologic cancers.

Legislative Advocacy: We work with local, state, and federal legislators to provide and communicate legislative issues important to the ovarian cancer community.

For scheduling and information, please contact our office at 716-458-0382 or via email at [email protected]

Awareness

Every cancer has a color, and for all gynecologic cancers it is purple. Individually each gynecologic cancer has its own color as well, with teal for ovarian, peach for endometrial/uterine, teal and white for cervical and lavender for vaginal and vulvar cancer.   September is the official designated awareness month, and we proudly make sure that we are shining a light on all gynecologic cancers throughout the month and all year long.

We are proud to have been the first organization to light Niagara Falls in teal for ovarian cancer in 2013, 2014 and 2015, and our efforts were recognized by survivors around the world! We have also had the International Peace Bridge lit up in teal, bringing awareness for ovarian cancer to both the United States and Canada.

We will continue to remind local, state and federal legislators to proclaim September gynecologic cancer awareness month, reminding them of the importance of working hard on every level to support funding for research and education on these diseases.