September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
I heard about Lisa From Bumpkin on a Swing's story from many of my blogger friends. I was not fortunate enough to get to know her before she quickly succumbed to this deadly foe. (You can read some of her story here.) From what I can tell, she was an amazing woman who was taken from the world and her loved ones much too soon!
Ovarian cancer is a silent, stealthy killer about which we should all become more aware. Check out the organization "Teal Toes" for more information. Here is an excerpt from their site about the symptoms:
"Historically ovarian cancer was called the “silent killer” because symptoms were not thought to develop until the chance of cure was poor. However, recent studies have shown this term is untrue and that the following symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population. These symptoms include:
*Bloating
*Pelvic or abdominal pain
*Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
*Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. The frequency and/or number of such symptoms are key factors in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Several studies show that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce these symptoms.
Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease."
*Bloating
*Pelvic or abdominal pain
*Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
*Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. The frequency and/or number of such symptoms are key factors in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Several studies show that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce these symptoms.
Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease."
For Lisa, and all of the other women and families out there who have lost loved ones, but also so we can help spread the word and educate women about the symptoms, I got in on the action. Even my Wonderful Husband let me give him ONE Teal Toe! Something so simple could save lives.
Ladies, all too often we ignore ourselves and "power through" even when we aren't feeling well. Pay attention to your own health! The best and only way to take care of your family is by taking care of yourself!!
3 comments:
Laura, this is so wonderful, thank you for supporting Teal Toes, and helping to spread awareness about this horrible disease. Your toes look precious and how cute is your hubby to let you paint a toe! Hope you and the furbabies are all doing well! xoxo Love and hugs - Trishy
What a great thing! I will definitely be choosing teal as the next color I paint my toes!
I am choosing teal also! This is so wonderful. I am so glad Beto also let you paint a toe!
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