Lanarkshire MSPs have shown their support for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at an event held at Holyrood.Meghan Gallacher has shown her super-powered support for women with ovarian cancer across Central Scotland at a special event sponsored by Monica Lennon, convenor of the cross-party group on women’s health.MSPs were given the chance to dress as ‘teal heroes’ to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer at an event organised for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in March.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Teal is the colour of ovarian cancer awareness, which continues to be alarmingly low in Scotland.Data from Target Ovarian Cancer shows just 23 per cent of women in Scotland would be able to name bloating as a symptom of ovarian cancer.
Ms Gallacher told Lanarkshire Live : “Over 4000 women in the UK die of ovarian cancer each year, and awareness of the key symptoms remains too low. "We must come together and act now to make sure everyone knows what look out for, and that those affected by ovarian cancer face better outcomes.“That’s why I was delighted to join others and take part in this year’s Teal Hero event with Target Ovarian Cancer to create positive progress.”Over 7000 women are diagnosed each year in the UK, and over 4,000 women lose their lives each year.Lanarkshire Labour Ms
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