Do you know your risk factors for ovarian cancer? Are you doing everything you can to lower those risks? Attend RiverView Health’s Wednesday, September 26 health luncheon “Ovarian Cancer 101’’ to find out how to help prevent this women’s disease. September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join RiverView Health Gynecologist Dr. Kari Wessman for this free presentation.
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest of women’s cancers, ranking fifth in cancer deaths among women. The World Health Organization estimates that there are over 238,000 new cases diagnosed annually and 152,000 deaths worldwide.
This cancer typically occurs in women in their fifties and sixties with the median age being 63. Many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a genetic history of ovarian cancer. Unfortunately, many women don’t seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93%. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often subtle and easily confused with other ailments.
Symptoms may include:
• Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal pain • Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary urgency or frequency • Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea
• Extreme fatigue • Shortness of breath • Backaches • Weight gain
Luncheon Details
The luncheon will be held in Meeting Room #1 of RiverView Health, 323 South Minnesota Street, beginning at noon. Meeting Room #1 is located near the RiverView Clinic entrance on the north side of the building and across from the elevators on the first floor.
The luncheon series is in its 20th year of sponsorship by RiverView Health. All men and women interested in improving their health are invited to attend. Each luncheon starts a few minutes past noon and luncheons are kept under one hour so those needing to return to work can attend. Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch can be purchased for $3 but must be ordered while pre-registering for the event. Call Holly Anderson at 218-281-9745 for additional information and to pre-register.
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