I’M writing to let your readers know that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Each year in Wales 387 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 233 lose their lives. As there is no screening programme for ovarian cancer, it’s vital that every woman is aware of the symptoms – persistent bloating, difficulty eating, abdominal pain and needing to wee more urgently – and visit their doctor with any concerns at the earliest opportunity.

Yet our latest research shows that 70 per cent of women in Wales say that they are not confident about spotting the symptoms of ovarian cancer. We want this to change.

It’s not too late for your readers to get involved. We are asking people to get involved in our 50s Challenge by telling 50 people about ovarian cancer or raising £50 for Target Ovarian Cancer. The money your readers raise could help us fund new research and get information and support to women with ovarian cancer in the local area.

For more information or to sign up to the 50s challenge visit www.targetovariancancer.org.uk or give our events team a call on 020 7923 5474.

Annwen Jones

Chief Executive of Target Ovarian Cancer