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.

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

Other symptoms may include nausea, constipation or diarrhea, indigestion or gas, abnormal vaginal bleeding, fatigue and low back pain

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!