The "C" Word...
It's something we hate talking about because of how powerful it is, but cancer is a disease and a reality that we all seem to "bump into" one way or another. It may be a close friend, family member, or even yourself that's dealing with it. Knowing the signs and symptoms of cancer is the best way to catch it early, and early detection is key to saving a life.
Did you know that more women die of ovarian cancer than from any other reproductive cancer?
You are more at risk for cancer of the ovaries if:
*You are over 50 years of age.
*Someone in your family has had cancer of the ovaries or breast.
*You had breast cancer.
*You have used hormones for menopause for more than 10 years.
You have less risk for cancer of the ovaries if:
*You have used birth control pills for more than 5 years.
*You have breast fed your babies.
What should you look for? Many women have no symptoms. Sometimes it's hard to tell that symptoms are related to the ovaries.
Some symptoms women have:
*Pain, a full feeling, or lump in the belly that doesn't go away.
*Bleeding from the vagina that's not normal.
*Stomach problems that don't go away, like gas, nausea, or discomfort in the lower belly.
*Pain when having sex.
If you have any of these symptoms, don't just brush it off...call your doctor immediately. To read more about Ovarian Cancer go to the National Cancer Institute website.
One day we WILL find a cure for Cancer! Believe!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:38PM | 2 Comments 
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