Pink Ribbon Women

Every woman is at risk of developing reproductive cancer, which is any cancer that starts in a woman’s reproductive organs, and the risk of onset increases with age. This includes cervical, ovarian, vaginal and vulvar cancers (CDC). There are 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year, with ovarian cancer being the fifth leading cause of death in women in the United States (Journal of Women’s Health). Stages I-III of reproductive cancer treatment are associated with extreme fatigue. This side effect makes cooking, cleaning, and other tasks energy depleting and stressful. Cancer-related fatigue also causes pain, nausea, vomiting, and/or depression, and even small activities can be exhausting. In addition, the cost of cancer treatment is so high that it may become difficult for these women to afford basic living expenses, such as food. According to ASCO, the cost of cancer treatment ranges from $10,000-$30,000 per month, and Current Women’s Health Reviews reports that the average total cost of ovarian cancer treatment is greater than $210,000. Because of the sacrifices women must make to continue cancer treatment, Pink Ribbon Girls strives to serve as active emotional, physical support system for women in the Miami Valley with services such as free weekly, healthy meals for a family of four, house cleaning, transportation to and from
Often times, a cancer diagnosis is so overwhelming that patients might not even know what kind of help they need. During cancer treatment, women may become too fatigued to prepare dinner or clean their house, therefore, Pink Ribbon Girls’ services are meant to prevent stress and anxiety within homes. In addition, transportation to appointments may be necessary, for example, if an appointment is scheduled for the morning while the husband is at