The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops. Rivkin EDU campus ambassadors are the feet-on-the-ground Rivkin Center representatives at universities across the west coast, helping set up workshops, identify opportunities to reach more students, and so much more. Say hello to Sanjana Vookati, a Rivkin EDU campus ambassador at the University of Colorado, Boulder. […]
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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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Review the current breast and ovarian cancer screening recommendations for average-risk individuals.
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Learn the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer so you can be proactive about your health.
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At high risk for breast or ovarian cancer? Here’s what you need to know about screening and prevention.
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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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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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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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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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By Dan Veljovich, MD Dr. Dan Veljovich is a Gynecological Oncologist with Swedish Cancer Institute. Dr. Veljovich is also a member of the Rivkin Center Board of Directors. Questions were submitted by members of the Rivkin Center patient and survivor community. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of worry and questions from our […]
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