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Meet Molly, Rivkin’s Incoming Chief Executive Officer

July 26, 2021

Meet Molly O’Connor, the incoming executive director of the Rivkin Center.

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Unknown family history? Here’s how to be proactive about your health

February 25, 2021

Roughly 5% to 10% of cancers result from genetic mutations inherited from a parent. While knowing your family health history can give clues to your personal risk of breast or ovarian cancer, not everyone has access to that information. Here’s how to be proactive about your health.

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Screening and Prevention: What to know if you’re at average risk for breast and ovarian cancer

February 23, 2021

Review the current breast and ovarian cancer screening recommendations for average-risk individuals.

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Study up: Breast and ovarian cancer symptoms

February 19, 2021

Learn the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer so you can be proactive about your health.

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What you need to know about breast and ovarian cancer screening and prevention if you’re high risk

February 19, 2021

At high risk for breast or ovarian cancer? Here’s what you need to know about screening and prevention.

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How to advocate for your health as a woman of color

February 17, 2021

In 2020, some of the darkest struggles facing people of color were brought to center stage. For many, it was shocking. For those who live the day-to-day struggle of being treated differently because of their skin color, these events came as no surprise. It was a calling to raise our collective voices and join the […]

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How to find a trusted healthcare provider

February 16, 2021

Like any good relationship, your relationship with your healthcare provider should be built on trust. Here’s how to find a doctor you trust.

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Meet a Survivor: Jackie Mungo

February 1, 2021

The Rivkin Center aims to foster an ever-growing community of survivors, patients, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and supporters — all working together in the fight against ovarian and breast cancer. Meet Jackie, a breast cancer survivor and Rivkin EDU Survivor. About Jackie Where are you from?I’m from Oakland, CA Where do you live now/what does a […]

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How to get health screenings and care if you’re uninsured

January 15, 2021

According to the United States Census, 8% of adults did not have health insurance at any point in 2019 (that number is expected to be higher in 2020). Here are a few ways to get breast and ovarian health screenings and care if you’re uninsured.

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2020 Rivkin Scientific Grants Announced

March 31, 2020

The Rivkin Center is proud to announce that we have awarded $810,000 in ovarian cancer research grants to nine scientists across the globe.

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