I am so worried that I am not reaching enough women so today I came up with an idea.
IF YOU HAVE A GIVEAWAY THEY WILL COME. LOL
We all love to win something so I am going to give this little guy away. I made him
with my very own hands, and he is cute if I say so myself.
To win him all you have to do is read through my posts and in comments LIST FOUR SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER. I feel if you have to list them they will stick in your mind and maybe they will help
save a life. When you enter your comment I will enter your name into the hat, if you post this on your
Blog I will enter it two more times. So come on join in, lets get the word out.
Most women have no idea what the symptoms are and are being misdiagnosed.
It has to stop.
This giveaway will start now and I will draw the winner on Nov 23rd, in honor of my mom who
lost her battle with lung cancer on that day.
59 comments:
Four signs of Ovarian Cancer:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
I TRULY had NO idea!
Thank You for bringing awareness to other women who may not even recognize these signs and symptoms.
Please enter me in your Giveaway......what an ADORABLE snowman!!
God Bless,
Wendy ~ Simply Cute Crafts
PS: I am going to add you to my Blog Roll!
Thank you so much Wendy, I am so glad that my very first comment is from someone that had no idea! Spread the word.. Big Hugs Deb
I entered you three times.
Hello Sweet Deb!
What a wonderful giveaway!!! You are so very kind! Yes, cancer sucks! Just lost a friend of ovarian cancer this month and another dear friend just found out she has breast cancer. Must fight the fight and find cures!
Thinking of you!
Hugs,
Maryjane
enetr me deb!! i also posted it on my blog today. :)
THANK YOU KIM FOR THE WORDS OF COMFORT, AND THANK YOU FOR SIGNING UP. HUGS DEB
I had no idea either! Thanks for the information. May God Bless You on your mission.
Penny
four s/s-
1.Low back pain
2.Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
3.Increased abdominal girth or clothes fitting tighter around your waist
4.Changes in bladder habits, including a frequent need to urinate
these were copied from
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ovarian-cancer/DS00293/DSECTION=symptoms
The four signs of Ovarian Cancer;
Unsual fatique
Adbominal bloating
Unexplained weight gain/loss
Unexplained change in bowels
This has been an eye opener for me! Thanks!
I've posted about your giveaway on my blog in the right margin.
Thanks for stopping by Ladys, I have entered you names, I am so glad that I am reaching women who had no idea what the symptoms were, spread the word. Together we can save a life. xxoo
Good on you...
so Much more than just a giveaway,
Four signs I will remeber
pelvic pain
increased carrying of weight around the middle
changes in bowel motions
Urine frequency
I will also add this to my sidebar
Thank you Cupcakes for leaving a comment and for putting me on your blog, it is so important to spread the word to as many women as we can. I have entered your name three times, may you have a blessed day. Hugs Deb
This is easy for me cause I clicked on the mayo link looking for you and read it already. I sure didn't know what the symptoms were before. I just thought it would be irregular visits from "Flo". Thanks for the eye opener!
1 - abdominal pressure & bloating
2 - digestive irregularity including gas, nausea, diarrhea, and constipation
3 - changes in bladder habits
4 - unexplained weight loss or gain
PS - Love that little flower girl shot at the top of your page. Too sweet!
Mary thank you so much for stopping by, I have entered your name. Remember to spread the word. Hugs Deb
Goode Evening...
Thank you for stopping in to visit with me today... So glad you did.
Please... do enter me in your giveaway... darling snowman... who isn't a snowman collector. LOL... I have them everywhere... especially in the shoppes.
Hope you have a wonderful up-coming week...blessings, Pamela
I think it's fantastic that you are trying to bring awareness. Cancer is such a scary thing. I have known so many people with so many different types. My grandfather's actually about to have a biopsy this week because he may have lung cancer.
Four signs of Ovarain Cancer are lack of an appetite, weight loss or weight gain, lack of energy, and abdominal pain!
Please enter me in your giveaway!!! It's so freaking cute!!
Well, you know I KNOW the signs, but was misdiagnosed by men doctors twice....finally a woman PA figured it out! OC truly sucks! But I am thankful to be as well as I am today...and pray to continue for a lonnnnnng time!!
Thanks Katie and Ceekay for stopping by, I have entered your name.. Big Hugs Deb
I would love to be entered into your snowman drawing..he is a cutie...thanks for spreading the word...we can stomp out cancer if only more of us were more educated on it!
Thank you Char for your comment, so glad to have you on board, please help spread the word. If you have time come back and list the symptoms, we need them stuck in your mind so that you will always remember them. Big Hugs Deb
I have entered you in the giveaway.
I love snowmen! I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I do know the symptoms of ovarian cancer because one of my best friends in the world has it.
1. Feeling of pelvic fullness
2. Low back pain
3. Urinary changes/frequency
4. Abdominal weight gain
Thanks for bringing attention to an important topic, Debra.
Kathy
Kathy thank you so much for leaving a comment, you friend is in my prayers. Please help spread the word. Big Hugs Deb
Is your friend going through treatment now?
Four signs of Ovarian Cancer:
Loss of appetite
Lower back pain
Urinary urgency
Unexplained weight loss or gain
What a great blog! I pray one day we will have a cure.
Blessings,
Christy
p.s. I would love to win your cute little snowman!
Four signs of ovarian cancer:
Changes in bowel habits.
Unusual fatigue
Urgency to urinate.
Bloating.
I absolutely love your snowmen!! Please enter me in your giveaway:)
Karen
Thanks for your comments ladys, I have entered your names. Please tell at least one other woman today. Big Hugs Deb
I somehow found your post and was amazed at the symptoms for ovarian cancer! My mom had this cancer over 20 years ago and had no symptoms, other then weight gain. The cyst was larger then a basketball in her uturus. They got it all by doing a complete hyserectamy. (please excuse my spelling)
I did not know that
weight gain, pain during intercourse, urinary symptoms, and back pain were symptoms.
My mom is fine now and did not even have to have chemo.
Please don`t forget to get your mammagrams, and pap tests, they just might save your life!!
Tammy
Thank you Tammy for the comment, I am so glad that your mom also was one of the lucky ones. Now lets make sure that you pay attention and stay on top of your check ups. We do not want anything to happen to you. Please help spread the word about my giveaway, let help save some lifes. Big Hugs Deb
Bloating, fatigue, fullness when eating, stomach pain.
Been thru it with my Mom, bless her heart, and bless yours. Hang in there girl.
I agree we need to do something about it. My mom went undiagnosed for six months, finally insisted on a cat scan, that's when tumor found, but it had already spread.
I will always be available to talk to you. mjames@thwinc.com
Melinda in Birmingham
Wow, I found your throug simple needs blog....I didn't know the signs of OC and am glad I stopped by...and will again....
Abdominal pain
increased frequency in urinating
bloating /weight gain
pain during intercourse
I will post on my blog too! Thank you! You might just save some lives.
By the way,....love the snowman!!!
Melinda, I have entered your name three times, thank you so much for coming by my cottage and leaving a comment, I am sorry for your loss, I know you understand how important it is that all women know the symptoms, thanks for helping spread the word. Big Hugs Deb
Andrea I am so glad you found me, thank you so much for stopping by for a visit. I have already visited your blog and just love it. Also thanks for helping spread the word. I have entered your name three times. God Bless Deb
4 symptoms of Ovarian Cancer:
Unusual fatique
Unexplained weight gain and/orloss
Unexplained change in bowel
Abdominal bloating
I lost my big brother almost 2 years ago to lung cancer.
I still miss him so :( And indeed:
CANCER SUCKS BIGTIME!!
Hugs and prayers from Marian from the Netherlands.
Dear Marian, thank you so much for coming so far to stop by my cottage.lol. I am so sorry for your loss, I really do know how you feel. I pray that someday no one else will have to feel the pain we have been through. Please help spread the word. BIg Hugs to you. Deb
Thank you for making us aware of the symptoms. I did not know what they were. I have not heard of Ovarian cancer very much, so thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Please enter me in your drawing as well!
~ Kim
Four signs of Ovarian Cancer:
Urinary urgency
Unexplained weight loss or gain
Loss of appetite
Lower back pain
My niece died from clear cell ovarian cancer. What a great service you have done in bringing this to others attention and in such a creative way. I will post this elsewhere and also on the forums. Many thanks for this much needed educational info for woment everywhere . Cindy B
Cindy b, thank you so much for stopping by my cottage. I am so sorry for your loss. Hopefully spreading the word will help women to know the symptoms and catch this awful thing early. Thanks for being willing to help me out. Spread the word.. Big Hugs Deb
I love your blog!
Four signs of ovarian cancer are:
Pressure or pain in the abdomen, pelvis, back or legs
A swollen or bloated abdomen
Nausea, indigestion, gas, constipation or diarrhea
Feeling very tired all the time
Thanks so much for sharing this. Have a blessed day!
Juanita
Four signs of ovarian cancer
Abdominal bloating, pelvic and/or abdominal pain, and/or feeling of fullness
Unexplained change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)
Unexplained weight gain or loss
Unusual fatigue
The snowman is really cute!
I just noticed by reading your blog that you live in an area that we are looking to retire to in the next few months! I would love to email with you about the area....my email is got3bagswool@adelphia.net
Laura
Hi Juanita, and Laura. Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Please help spread the word as this is such an important cause. Laura I would to help you out any way I can, I will send you an email. Maybe I can learn to hook, how fun... Big Hugs To Both Of You.. Deb
Debra,
I found you while blog hopping. What a great thing you are doing to help women to be more aware.
Four signs: urinary problems, pelvic pain or pressure, abdominal swelling, vaginal bleeding or discharge.
I also posted your giveaway on my blog.
Have a great day and God Bless,
Lisa
Please enter me. And thanks for the word about Ovarian Cancer. I am making an appointment on Monday!
Four signs of Ovarian Cancer:
Bloating
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Oops I forgot to post the symptoms. Sandy
Sandy, thank you for stopping by, I have entered your name. Big Hugs Deb
danke für das aufmerksam machen,leider wissen viele Frauen immer noch nicht bescheid, ich bin auch eine Krebs Ueberlebende,viel Glück und Gesundheit
1.Abdominal bloating
2.Change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)
3.Unusual fatigue
4.Shortness of breath
I'm sorry for your loss and hope this helps spread the word.
Hi Jeanne and Chrisi, thank you so much for stopping by, Jeanne thank you for the sweet words, I am so excited when I see new comment, not just because you are comming to my blog but because I know that we are getting the word out.. Thank you for that..Big Hugs Deb
I have entered your names
Chrisi, I am not sure what you said, but thank you..lol
sorry,i`v vorget,english writting goes not so goot,i say:many women to bee not informet,i`m a cancer survivor,good luck and bless you
Hi Chrisi, you are so cute, I love your english, I am so happy to meet another survivor. Yea! My dads grandmother was from Switzerland, not sure what city, she was cute, did not speak very good english eather, I love her accent. Thank you for visiting, have a wonderful day.. Hugs Deb
What a great initiative, Debra! So glad you are doing this. I never really knew the symptoms either, till a dear friend of mine got ovarian cancer too. Luckily she was early in recognizing the symptoms and she has survived for a year now, but doctors say she will never be healed.
So the symptoms are:
1. Unsual fatique
2. Adbominal bloating
3. Sudden weight gain/loss
4. Unexplained change in bowels
I will put your link on my blog, hoping many will read it!
Hi Deb,
So sad to read the story about your sister-in law. I wonder just how many of us fob off those symptoms, and put it down to something else.
Four signs of Ovarian Cancer are lack of an appetite, weight loss or weight gain, lack of energy, and abdominal pain!
I know I'll certainly be paying more attention to my body now and what it is telling me!
weight gain/lose,blader problems, pain, swelling of the abdomin,
thank you soo much for this.
Thank you so much for doing this! I have a dear friend in my little quilt group that has been fighting ovarian cancer for over five years now. It's been a continual frustration to us that so very much is done for breast cancer - we need the same efforts for ovarian cancer. Unlike breast cancer, OC is usually not found until it is too late. Our friend thought she was going in to have an ovarian cyst removed - and so did her doctor. They found OC instead, and it had already spread to her bowel. We've all been spreading the word on OC since then. But enough has not been done.
Better include some symptons before I forget:
Shortness of breath
Unusual fatigue
Change in bowel habits
Unexplained post menopausal bleeding
One thing you may not know is about the efforts of Blank Fabric Company. The have produced several lines of fabric specifically to inform about OC, and collect blocks made with their fabrics which they put into quilts that are then auctioned to raise money for OC research. Our friend Peggy was their third featured quilter with OC and had a quilt dedicated to her. All our blocks went into that quilt. To learn more go to www.blankquilting.com and click on Inspiration Guild. Finally other fabric manufacturers have come around. I bought a wonderful set of reproduction fabrics this fall - can't remember the manufacturer - but they were specifically for raising money for OC.
Thank you again! I'd love to win your little guy!
Hi Debra...have only just read about your giveaway and your reasons for doing this.
I'm with you 100%!! Good on you!!
Firstly I'd like to say how very sorry I am that Karen lost her battle to OC. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
I love what you're doing, because my dearest and oldest friend suffers OC herself. She and those with her having been fighting alongside for 2 years now...She has been very well for the past year and has just received the bad news that's she's facing it full on again.
God bless you!
It seems there are so many out there who uffer form this disease...one amongst many.
Your snowman is beautiful and if I did win it, I'd give it to my friend.
Symptoms: bloating, painful intercourse, back pain, bowel habit changes.
hugs
Robyn xx
PS Your blog is goooorrrrgeous!!!! :D
Dear Patti and Robyn, Your comments made my day, You are wright, more attention does need to be paid to OC, I am trying to do what I can and with help from ladys like you who knows what we can do. I will be praying for both of your friends, and checking in to see how they are doing, please give them my love. Big Hugs To Both Of You.. You have been entered into my giveaway, and I feel so blessed to have gotten your post..Hugs Deb
P.s. I love the fabric, I am going to try and find some in my area. Although I do not know how to quilt. Guess I will just have to learn..
Hello!!! Sorry but I don't speak english very well. I think that is a good cause...
Aldana
Aldana, thank you so much for stopping by, come visit anytime. Hugs Deb
Oh I hope I'm not to late to enter your giveaway! I love snowmen!!!
And to do this for such an important cause, makes it more special.
Four signs:change in bowel movement, tiredness, weight loss or gain, abdominal pain
I'm praying for a cure for ALL cancers soon!
Four signs of ovarian cancer:
weight loss/gain
bloating
unusual fatigue
back pain
Thank you for bringing this horrible disease to my attention with the signs/symptons to be aware of.Barb
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