Small Cell Carcinoma of the Ovary (SCCO) is a rare, highly malignant tumor that affects mainly young women. The median age is 24 years old. Approximately two thirds of patients with ovarian small cell carcinoma have hypercalcemia. The symptoms are the same as other types of ovarian cancer (see Symptoms Tab). Ovarian cancer affects 2% of all women; small cell accounts for 0.1% of this. We believe the importance of finding this cancer early, while the tumor is relatively small, is critical. Keep in mind; many doctors have never seen a patient with small cell ovarian cancer. Some doctors who see a young woman with subtle symptoms and no family history of cancer may suggest that she perhaps has indigestion. You must be your own strong advocate. YOU KNOW YOUR BODY BETTER THAN ANYONE.
Our mission is to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer, make information about small cell ovarian cancer more readily available to future patients and their families, and to fund research into this dreadful disease.
KUTV News a local tv station here in Utah did a piece about our story, you can watch it by clicking HERE
