September 2001
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September 2001
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September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthOvarian cancer is our most deadly gynecologic cancer. It ranks number 4 in the cause of cancer deaths in women. Most of women have a less that 2% lifetime chance of developing ovarian cancer. But, every year over 25,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer Once diagnosed with ovarian cancer, 75% of women will die
within 5 years of their diagnosis. Early detection is the key. How can you tell
if you have it? Every woman should have a pelvic exam every year.
This becomes more important, not less important, after menopause.
If there is any suspicion of ovarian cancer, a pelvic ultrasound may be
very helpful in identifying an early cancer. If it has been over a year since your last exam, you can
call for an appointment. Our providers include: Dr. Lois McLauchlan, Dr. James Delaney, Dr. Beth Aparecio, Dr. Error! Bookmark not defined., Dr. Todd Bader, Dr. Jennifer Brenton, Barbara Ferris CNP, and Rickie Guida CNP. September is also National Cholesterol Education Month.
Do you know your Cholesterol number?
We can help you find out your cholesterol level, what type of cholesterol
is predominant, as well as recommend treatment modalities. You can log onto the website of the National Heart Lung and
Blood Institute (NHLBI) and check out many recommendations about lowering and
monitoring your cholesterol (as well as many helpful recipies) The National Institute of Health Web site is a good resource for information on cholesterol information: The American Heart Association is also a good resource: http://www.americanheart.org/cholesterol/
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