Prevention Beat
September 8, 2010
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Facts about Ovarian Cancer:
- Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers and will affect 1 in 57 women. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be more than 22,000 new cases diagnosed and more than 15,000 deaths this year in the U.S.
- Ovarian cancer is a malignant tumor that begins in the cells that constitute one or both ovaries. It occurs when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled manner and invade normal tissue. These abnormal cells can accumulate and form growths or masses called tumors.
- Cancer cells spread through direct contact with other organs, through the blood stream or the lymph nodes to other parts of the body. The spread of a tumor from the original location to a new site is called metastasis.
- Cancer cells that metastasize from other organ sites to the ovaries are not considered ovarian cancer. These cancers are most commonly breast or colon.
- There is no early testing available for ovarian cancer. PAP smears detect cervical cancer, not ovarian cancer.
- There are many types of ovarian cancer, and the treatment options depend on the type and how far it has spread when diagnosed.
- It is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be easily confused with other diseases. Therefore, most cases are diagnosed when the disease has advanced to later stages (Stage III or IV). When diagnosed in advanced stages, the chance of 5 year survival drops to about 25%.
- In cases where ovarian cancer detection happens before it has spread beyond the ovaries, more than 90% of women survive longer than five years.
- Research shows that a referral to a gynecologic oncologist remains one of the top factors in increasing ovarian cancer survival rates and decreasing rates of recurrence.
- As with all cancers, it is extremely important to have open communication with your health care team during your treatment.
The 4 primary symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
- Bloating, abdominal pressure and/or discomfort
- Pelvic or Lower Abdominal Pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- Urinary Urgency or Frequency (in absence of an infection)
Additional possible symptoms:
· Vague, but persistent gastrointestinal upsets (gas, nausea, indigestion)
· Change in bowel habits (constipation, diarrhea)
· Abnormal bleeding, pain during intercourse
· Unusual fatigue, shortness of breath
· Unexpected weight loss or gain
If you have these symptoms for 2 or more weeks contact your doctor & get screened! Too frequently this disease is not detected until it’s in an advanced stage. Women need to know their risk factors, the potential symptoms and be assertive in speaking to their health care providers.
Early detection is the key to treating and surviving Ovarian Cancer!
For more information about Ovarian Cancer visit The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition page at: http://www.ovarian.org/ or The Vicki Welsh Fund’s page at: http://thevickiwelshfund.org/index.html.
To learn more about a new Ovarian Cancer Test that is showing promise follow this link: http://www.livescience.com/health/new-ovarian-cancer-test-shows-promise-100811.html.
Today's tip was written in memory of Judith A. Pottinger who lost her battle with Ovarian Cancer on March 17, 2010. In her honor I submit this tip of the week in hopes that others diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer may have the tools to fight the battle as courageously as Judy did.
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Adult Quick Care will offer flu shots at all locations starting September 13, 2010.
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For clients of OHS-COMPCARE, we will offer seasonal flu shots to employers again in 2010. To be put on the list to be scheduled for an on-site or to learn more please contact client services at 816-561-2105 (option 1) or by email at customerservice@ohscompcare.com.
Arrange for your flu shots today and take the BITE out of the FLU BUG for you and your employees!
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