Today, Wednesday 1 March, around 50 MPs dressed as ‘Teal Heroes’ to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer at a special event we hosted with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Ovarian Cancer.
Teal is the colour for ovarian cancer awareness, which continues to be alarmingly low in the UK. Although persistent bloating is one of the key symptoms of the disease, our latest survey shows that only one in three (34%) women in the UK would contact their GP if they started to feel bloated regularly.
Sharon Hodgson MP, Chair of the APPG on Ovarian Cancer, said:
Together with Target Ovarian Cancer, we stand together to amplify the voices of those whose lives have been affected by ovarian cancer. Teal Heroes is just one small way we can make a difference and raise the profile of this devastating disease. By joining forces with my fellow Teal Heroes in parliament today, I believe we can get the nation talking about ovarian cancer.
Rachel Downing, Head of Policy and Campaigns at Target Ovarian Cancer said:
It was great to be back in Westminster today with the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ovarian Cancer to see our Teal Heroes in action. We know that more needs to be done to ensure that everyone knows the symptoms of ovarian cancer and events like today are so important in continuing to raise awareness. We look forward to continuing conversations with MPs, and inviting them to stand with our community, to fast forward improvements in ovarian cancer and help people affected to live well and survive.
Contact your MP today and help us raise awareness this March.
