Since 2002, Anil Sood has held various positions at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, including his present role as co-director of the Ovarian Cancer Moon Shot. Moreover, Anil Sood supports the non-profit organization, Ovarcome.
Established to help underprivileged women with ovarian cancer, Ovarcome offers them treatment options and support. The organization also funds research for cures and seeks to raise worldwide awareness. As part of its efforts to raise awareness, Ovarcome named September 23 Global Teal Talk Day. This annual event encourages everyone to wear teal and engage in the Teal Talk: the discussion of ovarian cancer, including its symptoms, early detection, and family history. Those posting on social media about the event can use the hashtag, #TealTalkDay.
Teal Talk Day promotes the early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, which is especially important as no reliable screening is currently available. Moreover, it honors the struggles of those who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. For more information about Ovarcome and its efforts to raise awareness through Teal Talk Day, visit www.ovarcome.org.
