TvlBeach
Joined: 05 Jul 2006
Posts: 160
Location: Jersey Shore, New Jersey
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 Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:51 am Post subject: Will you make Sept. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? |
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Here is what I've written to editors of newspapers. Come on ladies you can you what I've written, we just need to get the word out.
September is here again and I'm back to remind you about Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 1 in 70 women will be diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and it does not age discriminate. I asked a physician how old was the youngest patient they treated for Ovarian and the answer was 16! I write my yearly awareness, because I want others to know the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer to at least get early detection at Stage I instead of Stage III or IV. I will be doing genetic testing so that my future generations have the knowledge and information they need to make decisions later on. I have participated in a Clinical Trial and at this writing I have been in remission for another year. Remember, Remission is Not a Cure! Speaking of Clinical Trials, everyone that has any type of cancer should be looking into this. Not only are you treated like a VIP, but you are watched very closely by the Dr. conducting the research and you have the power to help research for a cure. Sometimes the trials have a placebo, but if you don't want that type of trial you can refuse. Maybe, your trial would find a cure for all cancers!
For the past few years, I have been involved with raising money for research since the 5 year survival rate for Ovarian Cancer has increased only 8% in the last 30 years.
OVARIAN CANCER: THE FACTS
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecological cancers in the United States. Education is the most effective protection against ovarian cancer.
RISK FACTORS
Peri or post-menopause
Uninterrupted ovulation (no pregnancies and no prior use of oral contraceptives)
Family or personal history of breast or ovarian Cancer Presence of BRAC 1 or BRAC 2 gene
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Vague but persistent and unexplained gastrointestinal complaints
Pelvic and/or abdominal swelling or pain; bloating and/or feeling of fullness
Unexplained change in bowel habits
Frequency and/or urgency of urination
Unexplained weight gain or loss
New and unexplained abnormal postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
SEEK GUIDANCE
Listen to your body. If any of these signs and symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks and are unusual for you, speak to your gynecologist immediately and ask:
Prove to me that I am not at risk for ovarian cancer.
NOTE:
Currently, there is no accurate test for ovarian cancer. The PAP test does not detect ovarian cancer.
DONATE OR VOLUNTEER
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation -www.cinjfoundation.org
Marys Place by the Sea www.marysplacebythesea.org
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey - www.CINJ.Org
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-Pam - Jersey Shore, NJ DX @ 47
-Diagnosed Sept. 2004 -Stage IIIC
-6 rounds of Taxol and Carbo
-There is Hope! Keep Fighting!
-Ovarian Reoccur - 06/07 - Last Chemo 12/4/07
-2nd Reoccur 3/08 - Doxil Only -
Clinical Trial, Last Chemo 8/12/08 |
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