How to Prevent Ovarian Cancer
Did you know that April is “Cancer Control Month”? It’s a good reminder on your calendar that cancer can be controlled (to a point) and also how important taking good care of your health is in preventing cancer from entering your life.
It’s also a time to think about what types of cancer you might be at risk for. If you’re a woman, you might think that breast cancer is your biggest threat when it comes to the “Big C” – and while breast cancer is certainly one to be conscious of, it’s not the only type of female cancer you need to be concerned about.
Ovarian cancer also poses a threat.
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer accounts for three percent of all cancers among women, and 21,650 new cases will be diagnosed in 2008. The average woman’s risk of diagnosis is about 1 in 71, and two-thirds of the cases occur in women who are 55 and older.
But like breast cancer, there are ways to both prevent and treat ovarian cancer – including some all-natural methods. Let’s take a closer look at ovarian cancer . . .
Ovarian Cancer Basics
Ovarian cancer forms when abnormal cell growth occurs in the tissues of the ovaries, the female reproductive glands. It can happen to any woman regardless of health...
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