SEATTLE – The Rivkin Center, a local nonprofit working to improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early, and survive ovarian and breast cancer, has hired Molly O’Connor to lead the organization upon the retirement of the current executive director, Joe White. She was previously the executive director of Komen Puget Sound. “We are […]
Read MoreThe 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. The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops across the west coast. Survivors share their cancer journey with Rivkin EDU party attendees and help […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center is proud to announce that the organization has awarded $345,000 in ovarian cancer research grants to four scientists from the United States and abroad. Although 2020 proved to be a challenging year for small nonprofits, the Rivkin Center is thankful that we are still able to fund critical, life-saving research, thanks to […]
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The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free ovarian and breast health education parties (workshops). Instructors educate women about their breast and ovarian health and cancer risks. Say hello to Riley Rose, one of our instructors and former University of California, Berkeley campus ambassador. ABOUT RILEY Where are you from? I am from sunny Orange County, […]
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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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