Ovarian Cancer is not Rare!

Betty Was:  A Flag Girl, A good student, A Hair Stylist, A Nanny, A third shift factory worker, Married for 5 years, A Mail Carrier & Clerk, Debt-Free, A successful Land Lord, Quiet, Shy, Intelligent, Funny, Kind, Stubborn, Persistant and My Hero.

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On December 17th, 2005 I lost my sweetheart to ovarian cancer. Betty was one of the sweetest, gentlest people I have ever met. The world lost an angel on earth when she passed.

She was diagnosed September 30th, after surgery to remove what we thought was a cyst. The cyst turned out to be cancer. After a few more tests the doctors determined that the cancer had spread throughout her body. They sent her home to die, as there was no curing her at this stage (Stage 4).

We found out that the cancer was in her bones, liver, lungs and probably in her digestive tract. Her illness and death was difficult, painful and scary for her and for her loved ones.

She had no idea she was this ill, until it was too late.

1 in 55 women will get ovarian cancer. 75% are diagnosed in Stage 4. By then it is too late.

Ovarian Cancer "whispers" its symptoms. Women don't realize they are sick because of how subtle the warning signs are. If you are a woman and you have any of the following symptoms, please take heed and have them checked. For your sake, and for all of those who care about you.

I guess if I can save one family from going through what Betty's family and I went through by putting this page on my site, it will be worth it.

Don

WARNING SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER

Contact your MD if you develop one or more of these symptoms and they persist for 2-3 weeks:

-Abdominal Swelling/Bloating/Clothes Too Tight
-Abdominal/Pelvic Pain or Pressure or Feeling "Full"
-Gastrointestinal Symptoms (such as gas, indigestion,  nausea, or changes in bowel movements)
-Vaginal Bleeding or Discharge
-Urinary Problems - Urgency, Burning, or Spasms
-Fatigue and/or Fever
-Pain During Intercourse
-Back Pain
-Difficulty Breathing

Remember, the vast majority of the time, these will not be due to cancer, but you owe it to yourself to get them checked out.

For more information please go here: http://www.baymoon.com/~gyncancer/library/weekly/aa011001a.htm

Don Glasgow
St. George GMAC Real Estate
1060 S. Main St. #200
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 619-3664
Email: DonGlasgow@stgeorgegmac.com