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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Although ovarian
cancer is not one of the most common cancers in women, it is one of the
most deadly. That's why awareness of this disease is so important.
In this post we'll take a look at the latest information and facts
about this deadly disease. I've also included a blog roundup of women
blogging about ovarian cancer, and a bunch of informative links.
You can also read about my personal experience with ovarian cancer here.
From the Ovarian Cancer Awareness website...
Ovarian Cancer is one of the most deadly of women's
cancers. Each year, approximately 21,500 women will be diagnosed with
ovarian cancer. In 2008, approximately 15,500 women will die in the
United States from ovarian cancer. Many women don't seek help until the
disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the
five-year survival rate is more than 93%. Recent research suggests that
together the four symptoms of: bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain,
difficulty eating or feeling full quickly and urinary urgency or
frequency may be associated with ovarian cancer.
From WebMD - 7 Clues to Ovarian Cancer...
Seven symptoms were found associated with ovarian cancer, including:
- Abdominal distension
- Urinary frequency
- Abdominal pain
- Postmenopausal bleeding
- Loss of appetite
- Rectal bleeding
- Abdominal bloating
Ovations for the cure of Ovarian Cancer...
Here’s another reason to be cautious if you’re
considering having your ovaries removed to prevent ovarian cancer: A
recent study has found that removing both ovaries may nearly double
your risk of lung cancer.This news comes on the heels of another report that removing the ovaries increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
From BBC - Ovarian Cancer is Being Missed...
Women with ovarian cancer may not be diagnosed as early
as they could be because their symptoms are not being recognised, a
study suggests.Writing in the BMJ, Bristol researchers said the cancer was not a
"silent killer" as it is frequently dubbed, but was associated with
specific symptoms.
Here are some posts from women blogging about ovarian cancer.
From Susan - Scarf It Up for Women's Cancer!
Cancer should not define us! My message to women who have lost their
hair due to medical hair loss is: Just because you have lost your hair
does not mean you have to loose your sense of style.
From MLO Knitting - Chemo #4 Completed - slept for 3 days...
I had my fourth chemotherapy treatment on August 27th
and basically slept through until today – August 31st. There are no
words for how exhausted I am from this treatment.
From The Shape of a Mother - He Tells Me I'm Sexy (Jenn)...
Following the birth of my daughter 5 years ago by
Cesarean section, I was met with this entirely new wall of self-doubt
and body image issues. Still, I was so proud of my body for sustaining
her life and breastfeeding her, that I still allowed myself to see the
light. When she was 20 months old, I found out I had ovarian cancer,
and had to have one of my ovaries as well as massive amounts of tumors
removed. It was during this time in my life that my husband asked me
for a divorce. I successfully fought ovarian cancer on my own while
raising our almost 2-year old daughter. I went back to college to get
my degree, and my body was starting to look great. Then I got pregnant
with my son. I didn’t gain much weight when I was pregnant with him,
but I seemed to gain it while I was nursing him! :-O I found out about
10 months into his life that my cancer had returned and I was in for a
helluva battle. Once again, I AM BETTER THAN CANCER.
From Hyperactive Lu - Not Such Good News...
Last Tuesday we found out some bad news. My grandmother,
father's mother, has found out that her cancer is back. Her journey
fighting cancer has been a long road- one I wouldn't wish on my worst
enemy. Grandma was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2004. I
remember it so well, because I was pregnant with Bubbie. I can remember
traveling up to Tennessee right before her chemotherapy was about to
start. She was so full of life and her regular go-go self. Then, I
don't think we saw her again until Christmas and Bubbie was a few weeks
old. She, of course, didn't have much hair left and she was tired. She
had had such a rough year with chemo and had said she wouldn't do it
again. We were all very hopeful that she wouldn't have to face the
choice of whether to do it again. Well, it came back. Again. And again.
Its back now for the fourth time and each time, she's fought it.
From Deb - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month...
Ovarian Cancer.
