Sugar Editorial Picks
Sep 24, 2009 -
In light of September being Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, I found this quote about the "silent killer" illuminating. Dr. William Hamilton, a lead researcher on a recent survey of symptoms of the disease, said, "Ovarian cancer is not silent, it's noisy.
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Sep 04, 2009 -
I recently quizzed you all on the behaviors that can increase or decrease your risk for ovarian cancer. Now I have another tidbit to add to the mix: ginger. This versatile spice has been found to kill ovarian cancer cells.
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Sep 03, 2009 -
September is a busy month. Not only is it National Yoga Month, but it's also Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, over 21,000 women will be diagnosed with this disease.
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Sep 19, 2008 -
We are more than halfway through the month of September, and I feel a bit remiss because I haven't mentioned that it is Natioanl Ovarian Cancer Awareness, which is represented by the teal ribbon. This disease has been dubbed the silent killer, since the symptoms of ovarian cancer don't usually appear until the cancer has progressed into advance stages when it is difficult, if not impossible, to cure.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cancer in women.
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Jan 31, 2008 -
The C word — cancer — has touched so many of our lives in some way, shape, or form. Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the silent killer, is one of those diseases that women worry about. Some breakthroughs about prevention have been made though.
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Oct 30, 2007 -
It being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have been reading a lot about cancer. I was surprised that after all my research there were some basic facts about women and cancer that I was still missing. I learned a lot from this article What Women Don't Know About Cancer and here are a few facts you should know.
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Oct 11, 2007 -
It turns out that including at least 30 g of fiber in your diet not only helps prevent breast cancer, but a new study also says that it could also reduce your risk for ovarian cancer by 40 percent.
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cancer killer of women. About 20,000 women in the U.S.
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Sep 27, 2007 -
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and I am wondering if you are aware of the symptoms. I don't mean to be a bummer, but in this case knowledge is power! The earlier this "silent killer" is detected the greater the chance of survival.
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Sep 25, 2007 -
September marks National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. There are many ways to show your support but one easy way is by shopping for some great workout gear, which I know you already love to do anyway.
Crescent Moon, a great little yoga and Pilates gear company, has a program where you can choose where they donate 15% of your purchase.
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Jun 14, 2007 -
The New York Times is reporting that cancer experts have identified a set of health problems that may be symptoms of ovarian cancer. They are:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Women are strongly encouraged to see their doctor, preferably their gynecologist if they have been experiencing these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks. These symptoms and signs have been identified in hopes that patients and doctors will become more aware of early symptoms, lead to earlier diagnosis and, perhaps, save lives, or at least prolong survival.
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