Ovarian Cancer

Experts say that as little as 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity a day will give most people significant health benefits.  If you are just beginning to exercise, or are starting again after a long absence, set your goal on accumulating 30 minutes most, at least five days, of the week.
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As we look ahead to 2012, goal-setting is one of the best ways to stay motivated to exercise and get the results you want.  Experts in the field of self-improvement often recommend the SMART system of goal-setting, which states that goals must be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic and Timed. Let's take the goal of losing weight and put it through this method.
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As the engine that propels your cardiovascular system, your heart's ability to pump blood to your lungs determines your vitality and capacity for life. Cardiovascular fitness is one of the most important indicators of health and longevity in humans. While cancer treatments can significantly alter your cardio function and your fitness level, the goal is to recover pre-cancer conditioning and even increase it.
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Ovarian Cancer National Alliance
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Approximately 75% of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, after the cancer has spread beyond the ovary.  For this reason, it's important to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer so that it can be detected at the earliest possible stage.
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This year, when SHARE is celebrating a milestone (35 years!), it's a perfect time to reflect on how much progress has been made in treating ovarian cancer over the years -- and to look at what promising treatments are in the works for the future. Dr. Carol Brown, Gynecologic Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and SHARE Board Member, provides lots of insight and information on this topic
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The TEAL Walk in Prospect Park, Brooklyn is soon upon us, Saturday morning, September 10, 2011, at 11am. This walk is held in September to commemorate National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
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In my previous posts, I discussed my own experiences as a lesbian with breast cancer, and the differences in cancer risk and screening recommendations for the LGBT population (including ovarian cancer). So, now that you know all of that, and if you're a member of the LGBT community or have friends or family who are, how do you go about finding a culturally competent doctor so you can get that screening or treatment and be treated with dignity and respect while doing so?
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Listen to Dr. Ginger Gardner speak about ovarian cancer clinical trials.
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NY State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo's office presented Cheryl Kurosky on behalf of SHARE, along with the American Cancer Society, a copy of the NYS resolution declaring September Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.
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T.E.A.L. Walk Photos!!
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Betty Reiser, former SHARE staff and board member, will be inducted into Hunter College's Hall of Fame. 
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When I was being treated for cancer, I was humiliated by my chemo-baldness. My bare, pink scalp looked obscene, even when covered by a scarf.
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When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, many experts suggest you get a second opinion.
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People say the darnedest things when you're diagnosed with cancer. I know -- I've uttered some doozies myself. But sometimes someone says something genuinely helpful.
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In 2006, while in my 20s, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. As many people know first-hand, a cancer diagnosis changes your life overnight. I went from being, I thought, a healthy young singer-actress with a day job, to being a full-time medical patient . . . more.

A summary of the 4th annual conference on Complementary & Alternative Medicine therapies for cancer.
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Ovarian cancer is not common but very dangerous. As The National LGBT Cancer Network notes, it makes up "only about 4%" of cancer...
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In my last post, I described a series of gentle movements that are part of the Sara Meeks method.
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Not long ago, I sat in on a SHARE Hotline training session that focused on supporting LGBT callers. When the trainer said...
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Our posture reveals so much about us.  Do you stand tall and confident or do you appear to be carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?
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In my last post on improving your posture, I described three simple stretchesto help open the shoulders and re-align them.  You should continue...
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Regular physical activity can enhance your well-being and ability to function during the time of breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment.
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I've talked before about how helpful exercise can be in advancing the healing process. Recently I learned a sequence...
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