Wednesday, September 22, 2010
OCRF Researchers Identify 5 Gene Variants Linked to OC
This is great news in the area of OC research! Your donations to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund make a difference. Read full article 5 Gene Variants Identified
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
4th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Campaign
September 2010 marks our 4th annual ovarian cancer email awareness campaign. This campaign is in support of Janet B., in Austin, TX. Janet is a courageous survivor! Her strength, faith, hope and perseverance are a true inspiration to all! Please pray for Janet's healing. Pray that her current chemo regimen is effective and that more drugs useful for treating oc are developed very soon.
It's that simple! Educate yourself on the symptoms of ovarian cancer, pay attention to your health and take action, by making an appointment with your gynecologist, when you have concerns.
Symptoms may include:
Many of the symptoms mimic what we feel on a routine basis. But if you're feeling "a little different" for a longer period of time, contact your physician and ask for a vaginal ultrasound and a CA125 blood test.
Know the symptoms, know yourself and take action!
Detecting cancer in it's early stages is important for survival. Unfortunately, there is no effective screening test for ovarian cancer. The best method for early detection is YOU!
Until there's a test...Awareness is best!
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS, KNOW YOURSELF, AND TAKE ACTION!
It's that simple! Educate yourself on the symptoms of ovarian cancer, pay attention to your health and take action, by making an appointment with your gynecologist, when you have concerns.
Symptoms may include:
- Pelvic and abdominal pain
- Urinary frequency and urgency
- Difficulty eating/feeling full quickly
- Unusual weight gain or loss
- Increased abdominal size and bloating
Many of the symptoms mimic what we feel on a routine basis. But if you're feeling "a little different" for a longer period of time, contact your physician and ask for a vaginal ultrasound and a CA125 blood test.
Know the symptoms, know yourself and take action!
Education and Research...How Can I Help?
If this is the first time you've heard about this disease, it's time to start spreading the word! Many women are not familiar with this type of gynecological cancer and it's "silent" symptoms. Here are a few simple ways you can get involved in ovarian cancer education and research.
- Power Balance will donate $15 to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund with the purchase of an OCRF Power Balance Wrist Band OCRF - Power Balance Wrist Band
- Shop or donate at National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Shop for Awareness Items
- Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has Teal Awareness Ribbon Silly Bands
- Sign a petition for an oc awareness postage stamp OVCA Stamp
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