Thousands of women are rushing to book cervical smear tests in the wake of Jade Goody's recent tragic death at the age of 27 to ensure they don't fall victim to cancer.

But research has shown there is a danger that many women may wrongly think that getting the all-clear from a cervical cancer smear test also rules out the possibility of ovarian cancer, warns Target Ovarian Cancer (targetovarian), a new charity fighting to improve life chances for women with cancer.

"Jade Goody's tragic death has thankfully highlighted the need for women to be more aware, but it is important they are given the correct facts," said Annwen Jones, Chief Executive of Target Ovarian Cancer. "Sadly, cervical smears do not rule out ovarian cancer, which is more common and kills more women than cervical cancer. So women need to be on their guard."

"There is, as yet, no proven screening test for ovarian cancer and this makes it all the more vital for women to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer especially if they have had a family history of breast or ovarian cancer or have already had breast cancer themselves. Women over

40 are more likely to develop ovarian cancer."

Symptoms of ovarian cancer are persistent and frequent (on most days) and can include one or more of the following:

- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Bloating or swollen tummy
- Feeling full quickly or difficulty in eating

Occasionally there are other symptoms, including changes in bowel or urinary habits, lower back pain and extreme fatigue. (