Make Most of Ovarian Awareness Cancer Month by Tuning into Your Body

If you didn't know, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is a tricky and dangerous disease as there is no real clear diagnosis test, which means that women have to be in tune with their bodies to know the symptoms.

According to WESA FM, those signs include abdominal bloating, feeling full, and needing to urinate more frequently. Ovarian cancer also has a genetic link like breast cancer, which makes it important for women to know their family histories. Among the most important actions is to talk with your gynecologist or women's care doctor regularly to know the risks and what to look for.

Read the full story here: http://wesa.fm/post/ovarian-cancer-advocates-say-knowing-yourself-first-best-prevention

Shock: Angelina Jolie Underwent Double Mastectomy to Prevent Breast and Ovarian Cancer

If you didn't see this story, actress Angelina Jolie revealed today in an op-ed to The New York Times that she had a double mastectomy to prevent the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. 

Citing a "faulty" gene (BRCA1) that increases her risk of having the cancers, Jolie said her doctors informed her that she had an 87% risk for breast cancer and 50% risk for ovarian cancer. 

"Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much as I could," Jolie writes in the Times. The Pink Event commends Jolie and other women who make a very personal decision to be proactive in preventing breast cancer. 

And don't forget that this week is National Women's Health Week. It's a time for you to get the check-ups necessary so that your total wellness is in tip-top shape.