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Be Brave (:60)


Be Brave

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In this 60-second PSA, gynecologic cancer survivor, Jenny Allen, a mother, writer and performer urges women to see a doctor, if they have symptoms that last two weeks or longer. She tells a moving personal story about noticing symptoms, being diagnosed with uterine and ovarian cancer, and getting treatment. She says, "Be brave. Ask questions."

Release Date: 8/8/2011
Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)


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