Get Real with Teal

TEAL TIES

Tie a Teal Ribbon
During September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey are dressed in teal, the official color of the disease. The Philadelphia skyline is ablaze in teal lights, select merchants show their support with special window displays and signage and ribbons of the same color adorn main streets and neighborhoods in communities across the area.

Tie a Teal Shoelace
Individual athletic teams or whole leagues will have team members wear Teal Shoe Laces during a game/games in September. We provide the laces! This effort will raise awareness about ovarian cancer among young people and their paretns.

Teal Cocktails

Teal Lights






OVARYACT is a public awareness campaign designed to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Billboards, bathroom stall advertisements, public service announcements and teal ribbons are part of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s strategy to promote earlier detection of ovarian cancer to the general public.

Our hope is that women will see our messages, become interested and visit the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s website. This website sends a very concise message designed for a general audience: that ovarian cancer has symptoms, women need to recognize them and know what to do, and that early detection can save lives. 

Know the Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
- Bloating
- Urinary Frequency
- Pelvic or Abdominal Pain
- Feeling Full Quickly

Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies.

Why You Need to Know the Symptoms!!
Ovarian cancer is very treatable when detected early. But, it's hard to detect because the symptoms are vague and often misinterpreted by both women and physicians. There is no test to find it and no way to prevent it. But, there are symptoms. Early detection is possible if women learn to OvaryAct!

If You Experience Symptoms:
Women should contact their physician if any symptoms occur almost daily for more than a few weeks. Experts suggest a pelvic/rectal exam, a transvaginal ultrasound, and a CA-125 blood test. If ovarian cancer is suspected, consult a gynecologic oncologist immediately.