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Add as a preferred sourceMorris County has recognized September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, urging residents, including families in Rockaway, to learn possible warning signs and speak with a health care provider about persistent changes.
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners issued the proclamation during a September public meeting. Atlantic Health representatives joined the presentation, led by Dr. Daniel Tobias, director of Gynecologic Oncology and the Women’s Cancer Center at Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center.
County officials said the awareness campaign focuses on education, research and recognizing symptoms that can be easy to overlook. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists possible symptoms including pelvic pressure, abdominal or back pain, bloating, feeling full quickly, difficulty eating, and changes in bathroom habits.
The CDC advises seeking medical care right away for unusual vaginal bleeding. For other possible symptoms that are unusual and last two weeks or longer, residents should contact a doctor. Those signs can have causes other than cancer.
Morris County is encouraging residents to wear teal during September and support ovarian cancer awareness efforts.
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