KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

It's the fifth-leading cancer-related death for women, and a support group brought attention to the disease in downtown Knoxville Monday evening.

"It was a little bit surreal because I knew I was sick and I couldn't get better, but I never expected the cancer word," Sheila Hutchison said.

Hutchison was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer back in 2022. She said she beat the disease in 2023, but the cancer came back last year.

That's why Hutchison joined Tennessee in Teal's Ovarian Cancer Walk in downtown Knoxville.

"Because I'm happy that I have continued to battle the disease," she said. "For me, the walk is a victory in being able to to walk the street and see the lights turn blue and be able to be here with the other cancer survivors."

The Henley Bridge was lit up in teal for awareness of the disease Monday night. Additionally, it will also light up on Sept. 18 and 22.

The American Cancer Society reported 20,890 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the US this year and 12,730 women will die from the disease.

"It's called the silent killer because there are no signs or the signs and symptoms are very vague," said Jan Lushbaugh, founder of Tennessee in Teal.

Some possible symptoms can include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly.

Jan Lushbaugh founded the awareness and support group almost two years ago.

"I didn't have anybody that I could call and say, 'hey, when does your hair fall out?' or 'hey, when you get neuropathy' or just different questions that I had," she said.

She beat ovarian cancer after being diagnosed in 2016.

The American Cancer Society reports there are currently no recommended screening tests for ovarian cancer.

That's why Lushbaugh said it's important to spread awareness about ovarian cancer to help women become more aware of their bodies. She said she wants cancer survivors, cancer warriors and newly-diagnosed women to feel like they're never alone.

"It's a community of sisters that are in this journey together. You know, it's a club that none of us asked to join, but we're in this club and we're making them the most of it and the best of it," she said.

There'll be more walks in case you missed this one.

On Sept. 21, walks will be in Pigeon Forge, Maryville, Chattanooga and Nashville.

The city hall in Chattanooga will be lit up in teal starting this weekend into next week.