NEW ORLEANS —

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the LSU Health Foundation is raising money for women's cancer care.

Tickets are on sale now for the annual Teal Tea Luncheon, which is happening Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner from 11 to 2. Advertisement

To purchase tickets, click here .

Funds raised will support the LSU Health Gynecologic Oncology Section and its effort to provide premier cancer care to patients during their treatment.

According to information released by the Louisiana Department of Health in June of this year, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of death among women in Louisiana. State health officials warn that while Louisiana has slightly lower rates of ovarian cancer compared to the national average, Lou

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