Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian Cancer Survivor Views Each Day as a Gift

When Mercedes Mundaca was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at age 43, her doctor told her she had 4 months to live. That was 6 years ago. “I want to tell everyone going through cancer that there is hope,” says Mundaca. “No matter how bad things may seem, stay strong in faith and press forward. Miracles do exist.”

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

We pay tribute to the bravery of those who have been affected by ovarian cancer during National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and reaffirm our commitment to fighting this disease that claims the lives of far too many women. Click here to read about ovarian cancer.

A Bit About the Coalition

Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health is a regional chronic disease prevention coalition funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. Our purpose is to reduce the state's cancer burden and improve health outcomes for people with, or at risk for, cancer and other chronic diseases in Atlantic and Cape may counties. For more information on comprehensive cancer control, visit www.njcancer.gov. Shore Medical Center is the lead agency for Atlantic and Cape May counties. The CACH is working on a variety of projects to improve our community's health. You can help by becoming involved by being a member or volunteer. Anyone interested should call 609-653-3923.