Peterborough MP dresses as ‘teal hero’ to show support for women with ovarian cancer

MPs were given the chance to dress as ‘teal heroes’ to raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer at an event hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Ovarian Cancer.

Paul Bristow said: “Too many women die of ovarian cancer. We all have to act to ensure that more women know the symptoms to look out for, are diagnosed sooner and get the treatment they need. That’s why I was delighted to take part in this year’s Teal Hero event to support women with ovarian cancer and their families.”

Sharon Hodgson MP, Chair of the APPG on Ovarian Cancer, said: “I’m proud to become a Teal Hero today to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and help more women get an early diagnosis. Knowing the symptoms of ovarian cancer is vital, not only for women of all ages, but also for healthcare professionals.”

Annwen Jones OBE, Chief Executive of Target Ovarian Cancer, said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many MPs become awareness superheroes today. We all know that much more needs to be done to see the improvements in diagnosis and survival that women with ovarian cancer and their families deserve.

We look forward to working with these MPs to transform the futures of women with ovarian cancer.”

Ovarian cancer can be devastating. It kills 11 women every single day and survival rates are among the worst in Europe.

The public can join the call to demand earlier diagnosis for all women at www.targetovariancancer.org.uk/TIME