The serious Covid-19 pandemic has raised our concern about personal safety and health. Early on, we got solid advice about physical distancing, hand washing, and wearing masks. Then the vaccine arrived. Wisely, many have been vaccinated, even boosted. Great! Still, we’ve been cautioned about other activities from gathering with small groups and dining in public […]
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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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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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The Rivkin Center’s Education Program The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops. Instructors educate women about their breast and ovarian health and cancer risks. Say hello to Kristin Anderson, one of our instructors. ABOUT KRISTIN Where are you from? I grew up in Prior Lake, Minnesota (30 minutes south of the Twin […]
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The Rivkin Center’s education program provides free health education workshops across the west coast. Rivkin EDU survivors share their cancer journey with party attendees and help educate women on ovarian and breast health, while instructors educate women about their breast and ovarian health and cancer risks. Say hello to Helen Chen, Rivkin EDU instructor and […]
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The Rivkin Center’s Education Program 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 Jessica Woods, Rivkin Education ambassador at Arizona […]
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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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What is hereditary breast and ovarian cancer? 10-15% of ovarian cancer and 5-10% of breast cancer are hereditary. To kick off October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re going to dive into a lesser-discussed topic that bridges the gap between ovarian and breast cancer: hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC). Many people have a general […]
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In addition to genetics and family history, environment plays a role in breast and ovarian cancer risk. Here are 5 lifestyle behaviors that have been scientifically shown to reduce your risk of ovarian and breast cancer: Be Physically Active — at least 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week Exercise has numerous health benefits, […]
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