September marks ovarian cancer awareness month, a time to spotlight a disease that affects thousands of women each year. This month is an opportunity to educate the public about ovarian cancer, support those affected, and push for critical research funding. Although informally recognized for decades, the Biden administration officially declared September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness […]
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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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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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We get it; your annual wellness exam is an appointment you’re eager to rush through. Even so, it is an important step in prevention and early detection of cancer and a time with your doctor that you should take advantage of. Here are seven tips to ensure you’re advocating for your health — and three […]
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