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We are the Utah Ovarian Cancer Alliance. We advocate for health and healing of all kinds. RT ≠ Endorsement.

Salt Lake City, UT
Joined February 2014
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Olympic gold gymnast, Shannon Miller, found out she had a cyst on one of her ovaries when she went in for her annual ob-gyn check-up. Now cancer-free, Shannon advocates for women to engage with and learn from one another. #knowovarian #SurvivorSunday bit.ly/2YOWlYm
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A recurrence is a reality for many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our recurrent guide offers valuable information to women and their families on what to expect when dealing with the return of ovarian cancer. bit.ly/2SCNOGi #knowovarian
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Do you know your ovarian cancer risk factors? Genetics, ancestry, personal medical history & other factors play a role. Symptom awareness is important but knowing if you are at higher risk can help you (and your doctor) monitor your health proactively. bit.ly/2NGcX4f
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PARP inhibitors have shown a lot of promise in treating BRCA women with ovarian cancer, but recently PARP inhibitors are being used to treat ovarian cancer for even BRCA negative women. Read more here bit.ly/2Y2nt9G #knowovarian bit.ly/2Y2nt9G #knowovarian
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Did you know that here’s more than 30 subtypes of ovarian cancer? Learn more about the three main types of ovarian cancer and the subtle indications here: yhoo.it/2XwlNFn #knowovarian
Blood transfusions are a crucial component of medical care, & are many times required after cancer treatments . On World Blood Donor Day, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition wants to thank all of those who donate and make transfusions possible. . . . #ovariancancer #blooddonorday
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Even the smallest action can change someone’s life. Make the difference one smile at a time! #fridaymotivation #knowovarian
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What better way to share the joy the leading lady in your life brings by participating in Mom Then Me Now photo challenge and making a donation in her honor. Click here to learn more about how you can participate! #MomThenMeNow #knowovarian events.ovarian.org/fundraise…
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As the spring flowers bloom, hope is all around you!
When ovarian cancer is diagnosed, a common first step is often surgery. Just like with any other surgical procedure, there are challenges that come after. Read more about what to expect after an oophorectomy. bit.ly/2DE62Rw #knowovarian
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Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer! The key to survival is early diagnosis and that means symptom awareness. Share this message with your social media network and together we can save lives. bit.ly/2rtFCLR
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#WarriorWednesday Jodi Sandoval is a mother, a friend and one of our teal sisters. She is a Warrior! Here is her gofundme page. ow.ly/1Qho30o1LHG Please read her story and if you can donate please do, if not share so we can spread the word.
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The @ovariancancerco is thrilled to announce the theme for World Ovarian Cancer Day 2019. We know knowledge is power and we invite you to join the WOCD campaign and Share the Power! Help us give women around the world the knowledge that can save their lives! #WOCD #ShareThePower
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Celebrating the POWER of Women on #InternationalWomensDay! Help create a WOCD 2019 Power Playlist! Share a song that reminds you of a loved one fighting or lost to #OvarianCancer, or that helped you during your own ovarian cancer experience. Tag the artist as well! #SharethePower
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Toni Harris received an ovarian cancer diagnosis at 18, and just a few years later at 21, she received a full scholarship to play football at Central Methodist University in Missouri. During her ovarian cancer treatment, Toni lost half of her body... bit.ly/2HcIPbT
Happy Valentine’s Day! Send some love to your gynecologic oncology staff today!
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