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There is currently no reliable screening for ovarian cancer in average risk women, so knowing your body — and the signs and symptoms of the disease — can help you advocate for your health when something feels off. Follow @RivkinCenter to learn the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

The HPV vaccine does NOT protect against ovarian cancer. However, it does protect against cervical, head, and neck cancers. Follow @RivkinCenter to learn more about ovarian cancer.

Taking care of our body and mind is especially important during stressful times. Whether you have five minutes, thirty minutes, or more, here are a few ideas to give yourself some extra love today — for your mind, body, and soul. 💕 Follow @RivkinCenter for more tips on women's health.

90% of women with breast or ovarian cancer have no family history of the cancer. That's why it's important to know your body, know the signs and symptoms, and take action. Don't know where to start? Join a @RivkinCenter education workshop.

The signs of ovarian cancer can be subtle and mimic common ailments, but it's important to remember that if these symptoms persist or progress for more than two weeks, it's time to talk to your healthcare provider. Help spread awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer with the ladies in your life. Share this post! Follow @RivkinCenter for more info on ovarian cancer.

An estimated 10-15% of ovarian cancer and 5-10% of breast cancer are hereditary. Knowing your family health history can help give you some clues as to whether or not you are at high risk of carrying a genetic mutation. Assess your risk for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer with the online tool from @RivkinCenter at rivkin.org/assess-your-risk.

The first step in understanding your personal risk for breast and ovarian cancer is knowing your family health history and genetics. • Head on over to www.rivkin.org/assess-your-risk to see which questions to ask your family and take a short quiz that will help determine if you're at higher risk for these cancers.

Are you following the current recommendations for breast cancer screening? If you're not sure, here's a refresher if you're at *average* risk: • 👋 Breast self-awareness. Know your boobies so you know when anything is off or different. • 🏥 Clinical exams. Get a clinical breast exam annually. • 🔎 Screening at 40. Talk to your doctor about screening, risks and benefits, and your personal preferences and values to determine a health plan that works for YOU. • Not sure if you're at average risk? Take our Assess Your Risk quiz to learn if you may need to consider more screening options: www.rivkin.org/assess-your-risk