Frocking Up For a Good Cause | Frocktober 2013

October 9, 2013

Hello my pretties, so I am once again taking part in Frocktober to raise much needed funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF). Ovarian cancer is a scary beast and the more funds the OCRF receives, the closer they are to discovering an early detection test – something that’s currently lacking.

Some facts about ovarian cancer (from OCRF):

Incidence:

Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common cancer diagnosed in women and the second most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer
Every year approximately 1,200 Australian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, most of them with an advanced stage of the disease
On average 3 Australian women are diagnosed every day
One in 90 women will of develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime
Six out of 10 ovarian cancer cases occur in women over the age of 60
The average age of women at diagnosis is 63 years
The risk of ovarian cancer increases with age.
An estimated 1,488 women are expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015

Mortality:

Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer death in Australian women
Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of death from a gynaecological cancer

Symptoms:

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are generally vague and may not be obvious, but the following may occur:

• Vague abdominal pain or pressure

• Feeling of abdominal fullness, gas, nausea, indigestion different to your normal sensations

• Sudden abdominal swelling, weight gain or bloating

• Persistent changes in bowel or bladder patterns

• Low backache or cramps

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding

• Pain during intercourse

• Unexplained weight loss

The majority of women who experience these early symptoms do not have cancer. However, it is important that you seek medical advice if the symptoms persist.

See, a very scary beast. And that’s why every year I take part in Frocktober. Every day during the month of October I wear a dress (I try to wear a different one each day, without buying anything new – trust me, it’s difficult!) and donate the money I saved to the OCRF. My friends and family also sponsor me in this quest by donating straight to the cause. This year it’s a little bit moe difficult as I am currently seven months pregnant! All of my dresses so far have either been smocks, shifts, swing dresses or tight midi dresses – I’m hanging to wear a gorgeous waist-hugging A line again!

To donate or sponsor, click here.

For more information about ovarian cancer, click here.

For more information about Frocktober, click here.

Here’s a few pics for you, but for more view my Instagram at @jazamino or here.