News about ovarian cancer

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    Wholesale NFL Jersey The Illinois Department of Public Health is marking September as Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.

    IDPH Director and prostate cancer survivor Dr. Damon Arnold is encouraging Illinoisans to learn the symptoms of the two diseases, how cancer is detected and what they can do to potentially lengthen their lives. Arnold says prostate cancer risk increases with age, is related to genetics and is more common in African Americans.  Symptoms of possible prostate cancer include impotence, pain in the bones, weakness or numbness in the lower body and bowel issues Cheap NFL Jerseys.

    For ovarian cancer, Arnold says most ovarian cancers happen after menopause and can be family-related. He adds birth control pill use, having children or a hysterectomy may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or frequent bathroom use.

    In honor NFL Jerseys of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, the Petaluma Women's Cancer Awareness Group hosts a Teal Time celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 at the Petaluma Woman's Club.“This event is for all women affected by cancer who are interested in finding reliable resources to make their cancer journey easier,” said Lydia Zipp, a Petaluma native and founder of the Women's Cancer Awareness Group. “Resources for the event include free programs for complimentary therapies, as well as where to find reliable information on the Web and to celebrate survivorship NFL Jersey on sale.”