Ovarian Cancer Prevention

Question: How frequent do you need to get the shot for the prevention of ovarian cancer? Every 2 weeks..what?

Answer: There is no shot for the prevention of ovarian cancer. However there is a shot, called Gardasil, that can protect you from certain strands of HPV (human papilloma virus.) There are strands of HPV, that if not watched carefully, can cause CERVICAL cancer. You recieve this shot 3 times only.

Question: BRCA 1 & 2 and optional ovarian surgery? I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 years ago when I was 29 years old. I am ER+ and Her2 +. I had bilateral mastectomy, the right side as prevention. My dr wrote to my insurance company asking them to approve the BRCA tests. They turned me down. Twice. I have not had them done myself since they cost about $3000. I am supposed to have my ovaries out next week, by my own request, but my onc told me this past week that he doesn't agree with my decision. I am currently in a study where my ovaries are shut down each month, for another 2+ years. He is worried about the long term effects of being in menopause at my age. I am worried about ovarian cancer as I am not sure if I have the BRCA mutation or not. If I have it, I have read that there is a 16-60% chance of getting ovarian cancer. As a side note, I had an ovarian cyst rupture, which in itself is odd since less than 2% of women in menopause have ovarian cysts. Has anyone else been in this situation? I don't know what to do. For the one who thinks that it doesn't believe it costs that much for the test, I have found independent labs who charge just under $3000. I suppose it could have changed in the 3 years when I last checked it. I do know it is very expensive. And it was my choice to have the preventative mastectomy. I was 29 with 2 young kids and was willing to do whatever I needed to. That surgery was not forced on me, and unless you have been in the position, I do not think you can tell me what you would or would not have done.

Answer: Do you have any other family history of breast or ovarian cancer? That would affect your risk of carrying a BRCA mutation. Have you thought about seeing a genetic counselor. They will do a complete family history and then they can use special models to calculate your risk of carrying this mutation. This may give you a better idea of what your risk is. If I were you I would have my ovaries out. If you do have the mutation your risk for ovarian cancer quite high. Ovarian cancer is sneaky (we do not have a good way to diagnose it early, produces vague symptoms) and is usually diagnosed at a late stage when we do not have good treatments for long term survival. You will be menopausal and since you are ER+ you will not be able to have hormone replacement but there are some non-hormonal meds to help with your symptoms. (ask about effexor). Trust me, I have had several patients who had breast cancer at a young age, did not know if they had a BRCA mutation, had bilateral mastectomies and developed ovarian cancer down the road because no one addressed their ovaries. I think if you were brave enough to proceed with mastectomy I would be on the safe side and protect yourself with the removal of the ovaries. I commend your initiative and courage.

Question: Is it possible to have permanent pain after only 3 chemo treatments? I had stage 1 Ovarian Cancer last summer. It was removed and fully contained, no spreading. Opted to have elective chemo for prevention. Only had 3 treatments, however the 2 meds I were given had side effects of pain and hair loss. When I go for my checkups the doctor says "it is not from the chemo". But I KNOW that I did NOT feel like this BEFORE the chemo. It is deep nerve and joint pain all over my body. Possibly Fibromyalgia? My one elbow has horrible tendinitis and the lower arm, wrist and hand of the side I use are affected. Almost like carpal tunnel, but I don't work and other than being on the computer for fun, don't use my wrists excessively? PLEASE RESPOND, thankyou :)

Answer: As you have had ovarian cancer, I feel it is safe to assume you have now artificially reached early menopause. Because of this you will no longer be producing certain hormones. This can lead to some arthritic like pain that usually manifests itself later. Try discussing it from this angle with your Dr. It is not a direct side effect of the chemo, but could be an indirect one from your combined cancer and treatments.

Question: looking for opinions... would you re-spay? I have a dog who had a non-ovarian hysterectomy, she still goes through hormone cycles, and in the year since her non traditional spay, her behavior has changed, she is more fearful and protective, but certainly not a bad dog. she cant get pregnant, but she is still chemically female, so she gets moody, humps my other dog from time to time and attracts males when she is giving off pheromones. i have no intention of re-spaying her for the sake of cancer prevention but would you????

Answer: I'd first get a hold of the Veterinarian who spayed her and consult with him /her. Find out exactly what was done, and why this would be happening at all. The Vet might have made the wrong decision during surgery (though never willing to admit the mistake), and may be willing to handle the issue for nothing. Then, based on that conversation with the Vet, it is really a choice you need to make based on your lifestyle. If her moodiness doesn't affect anything, then leave her alone. If you think she'd benefit from having her temperment leveled out then yes, I would have her spayed.

Question: Has Sen. Obama accomplished anything in the senate? Here are just some of them with their bill numbers: Of the 15 bills Senator Obama sponsored or co-sponsored in 2005-7 that became law: Two addressed foreign policy: Promote relief, security and democracy in the Congo (2125) Develop democratic institutions in areas under Palestinian control (2370). Three addressed public health: Improve mine safety (2803) Increased breast cancer funding (597) Reduce preterm delivery and complications, reduce infant mortality (707). Two addressed openness and accountability in government: Strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (2488 ) Full disclosure of all entities receiving federal funds (2590) Two addressed national security Extend Terrorist Risk Insurance (467) Amend the Patriot Act (2167) One addressed the needs of the Armed Forces Wave passport fees to visit graves, attend memorials/funerals of veterans abroad (1184). Of the 570 bills Senator Obama introduced into the Senate during the 109th and 110th Congress (Senate Bill numbers are in parentheses), they can be summarized as follows: 25 addressed Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Suspend royalty relief for oil and gas (115) Reduce dependence on oil; use of alternative energy sources (133) Increase fuel economy standards for cars (767, 768 ) Auto industry incentives for fuel efficient vehicles (1151) Reduce green house gas emissions (1324) Establish at NSF a climate change education program (1389) Increase renewable content of gasoline (2202) Energy emergency relief for small businesses and farms (269) Strategic gasoline and fuel reserves (1794) Alternative diesel standards (3554) Coal to liquid fuel promotion (3623) Renewable diesel standards (1920) Reducing global warming pollution from vehicles (2555) Fuel security and consumer choice (1994, 2025) Alternative energy refueling system (2614) Climate change education (1389) Low income energy assistance (2405) Oil savings targets (339) Fuel economy reform (3694) Plug-in electric drive vehicles (1617) Nuclear release notice (2348 ) Passenger rail investment (294) Energy relief for low income families (2405) 21 addressed Health Care Drug re-importation (334) Health information technology (1262, 1418 ) Discount drug prices (2347) Health care associated infections (2278 ) Hospital quality report cards (692, 1824) Medical error disclosure and compensation (1784) Emergency medical care and response (1873) Stem cell research (5) Medical Malpractice insurance (1525) Health centers renewal (901, 3771) Children’s health insurance (401) Home health care (2061) Medicare independent living (2103) Microbicides for HIV/AIDS (823) Ovarian cancer biomarker research (2569) Gynological cancers (1172) Access to personalized medicine through use of human genome (976) Paralysis research and care (1183) 20 addressed Public Health: Violence against women (1197) Biodefense and pandemic preparedness and response (1821, 1880) Viral influenza control (969) End homelessness (1518 ) Reduce STDs/unintended pregnancy (1790) Smoking prevention and tobacco control (625) Minority health improvement and disparity elimination (4024) Nutrition and physical education in schools (2066) Health impact assessments (1067, 2506) Healthy communities (1068 ) Combat methamphetamines (2071) Paid sick leave (910) Prohibit mercury sales (833, 1818 ) Prohibit sale of lead products (1306, 2132) Lead exposure in children (1811, 2132) 14 address Consumer Protection/Labor Stop unfair labor practices (842) Fair minimum wage (2, 1062, 2725, 3829) Internet freedom (2917) Credit card safety (2411) Media ownership (2332) Protecting taxpayer privacy (2484) Working family child assistance (218 ) Habeus Corpus Restoration (185) Bankruptcy protection for employees and retirees (2092) FAA fair labor management dispute resolution (2201) Working families flexibility (2419). 13 addressed the Needs of Veterans and the Armed Forces: Improve Benefits (117) Suicide prevention (479) Needs of homeless veterans (1180) Homes for veterans (1084) GI Bill enhancement (43) Military job protection Dignity in care for wounded vets (713) Housing assistance for low income veterans (1084) Military children in public schools (2151) Military eye injury research and care (1999) Research physical/mental health needs from Iraq War (1271) Proper administration of discharge for personality disorder (1817, 1885) Security of personal data of veterans (3592) 12 addressed Congressional Ethics and Accountability Lobbying and ethics reform (230) Stop fraud (2280) Legislative transparency and accountability (525) Open government (2180, 2488 ) Restoring fiscal discipline (10) Transparency and integrity in earmarks (2261) Accountability of conference committee deliberations and reports (2179) Federal funding accountability and transparency (2590) Accounta Of Course McCain's would be a lot more than Sen. Obama's. This is just to respond to the Repugnants claim that he has not done anything. McCain had almost 30 years of chances to "CHANGE" the system, and now all of the sudden he's the one who deliver it. C'mon let's not fool ourselves! Of Course McCain's would be a lot more than Sen. Obama's. This is just to respond to the Repugnants claim that he has not done anything. McCain had almost 30 years of chances to "CHANGE" the system, and now all of the sudden he's the one who can deliver it. C'mon let's not fool ourselves!

Answer: Yes he has!!!

Question: PLEASE GIRLS HELP ME TAKE THE BSE QUIZ FOR GRADUATION!!!? Question 1 (True/False Worth 4 points) 1. Prostate cancer usually displays several symptoms in the early stages of development. a. True B. False Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The purpose of menstruation is: A. it allows the lining of the uterus to thicken B. it allows for fertilization to take place C. it allows ovulation to take place D. to shed the lining of the uterus Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Risk factors for PMS include: A. vitamin B deficiency, family history and age of 30 B. previous signs of anxiety and family history C. vitamin B deficiency, family history and age of 15 -19 D. pregnancy and vitamin B deficiency Question 4 (True/False Worth 4 points) Developing a hernia is more common in women than men. A. True B. False Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) A condition in which cells that look and act like cells of the lining of the uterus, but are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity is called: A. hernia B. menstruation C. endometriosis D. ovulation Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________. A. mammogram B. lumpectomy C. mastectomy D. malignant E benign Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Your chances of developing breast cancer dramatically increase with age. At what age do doctors recommend getting a yearly mammogram? A. 25 B. 65 C. 40 D. 55 Question 8 (True/False Worth 4 points) Ovarian cysts are common in women during their childbearing years. A. True B. False Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Women under 40 can and should take an active role in their breast health with regular breast self-examinations (BSE) and clinical breast exams. A regular BSE is a chance to check your breasts for lumps, thicknesses, or other changes every month. You should begin breast self-exams around age 20, but it is by no means your only defense against breast cancer. A. false B. true Question 10 (True/False Worth 4 points) Exercise can relieve PMS symptoms. A. True B. False Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) PMS occurs only in females who: A. are tired and do not exercise regularly B. have high hormone levels C. who are taking birth control pills D. who are ovulating or who are in the first days of their menstral period Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Following the American Cancer Society's guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully. A false B true Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Breast Self-Exam (BSE) is an important defense in the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. BSE should be performed: A once a year B at the beginning of your menstrual cycle C in the middle of your menstrual cycle D a few days after your menstrual cycle or the same time each month Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Prostate cancer typically: A grows slowly B begins with small changes that may go unnoticed C occurs in very young men choice 1 and choice 2 only Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) The release of progesterone causes: A ovulation B menstruation C the build up of endometrium D maturing of the ovary Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Which warning sign(s) of breat cancer should be reported to your doctor? A a new lump in the breast B the nipple becomes inverted C change in the size or shape of breast D all of the above Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) A risk factor is anything that increases a persons chance of getting a disease. Which of the following is not considered a risk factor for breast cancer? A family history of breast cancer B not having children C people who breast feed their babies D drinking alcohol Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 3 years. A false B true Question 19 (True/False Worth 4 points) Like women, men can also develop breast cancer. A True B False Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period: A menopause B peri-menopause C childbearing years D before beginning menstruation Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) This surgery, called ____________removes all or part of the breast and sometimes the surrounding tissues. A mammogram B lumpectomy C mastectomy D malignant E benign Question 22 (True/False Worth 4 points) Although most hernias are not painful, pain in the groin area can be one of the You guys are soo right..lol...i dont need it anymore I did it ...I didnt wanna wait for answers so i just did it And it was for a highschool Health class...graduation requirement...i have no plans on becoming a nurse or any type of doctor....so chill bra

Answer: 1. False 2. D 3. B 4. False 5. C 6. E 7. C 8. A True 9. B True 10. A True 11. D (I think) 12. B True 13. B 14. D 15. C 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C 21. C hope this helps..

Question: Has Sen. Obama accomplished anything in the senate? Here are just some of them with their bill numbers: Of the 15 bills Senator Obama sponsored or co-sponsored in 2005-7 that became law: Two addressed foreign policy: Promote relief, security and democracy in the Congo (2125) Develop democratic institutions in areas under Palestinian control (2370). Three addressed public health: Improve mine safety (2803) Increased breast cancer funding (597) Reduce preterm delivery and complications, reduce infant mortality (707). Two addressed openness and accountability in government: Strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (2488 ) Full disclosure of all entities receiving federal funds (2590) Two addressed national security Extend Terrorist Risk Insurance (467) Amend the Patriot Act (2167) One addressed the needs of the Armed Forces Wave passport fees to visit graves, attend memorials/funerals of veterans abroad (1184). Of the 570 bills Senator Obama introduced into the Senate during the 109th and 110th Congress (Senate Bill numbers are in parentheses), they can be summarized as follows: 25 addressed Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Suspend royalty relief for oil and gas (115) Reduce dependence on oil; use of alternative energy sources (133) Increase fuel economy standards for cars (767, 768 ) Auto industry incentives for fuel efficient vehicles (1151) Reduce green house gas emissions (1324) Establish at NSF a climate change education program (1389) Increase renewable content of gasoline (2202) Energy emergency relief for small businesses and farms (269) Strategic gasoline and fuel reserves (1794) Alternative diesel standards (3554) Coal to liquid fuel promotion (3623) Renewable diesel standards (1920) Reducing global warming pollution from vehicles (2555) Fuel security and consumer choice (1994, 2025) Alternative energy refueling system (2614) Climate change education (1389) Low income energy assistance (2405) Oil savings targets (339) Fuel economy reform (3694) Plug-in electric drive vehicles (1617) Nuclear release notice (2348 ) Passenger rail investment (294) Energy relief for low income families (2405) 21 addressed Health Care Drug re-importation (334) Health information technology (1262, 1418 ) Discount drug prices (2347) Health care associated infections (2278 ) Hospital quality report cards (692, 1824) Medical error disclosure and compensation (1784) Emergency medical care and response (1873) Stem cell research (5) Medical Malpractice insurance (1525) Health centers renewal (901, 3771) Children’s health insurance (401) Home health care (2061) Medicare independent living (2103) Microbicides for HIV/AIDS (823) Ovarian cancer biomarker research (2569) Gynological cancers (1172) Access to personalized medicine through use of human genome (976) Paralysis research and care (1183) 20 addressed Public Health: Violence against women (1197) Biodefense and pandemic preparedness and response (1821, 1880) Viral influenza control (969) End homelessness (1518 ) Reduce STDs/unintended pregnancy (1790) Smoking prevention and tobacco control (625) Minority health improvement and disparity elimination (4024) Nutrition and physical education in schools (2066) Health impact assessments (1067, 2506) Healthy communities (1068 ) Combat methamphetamines (2071) Paid sick leave (910) Prohibit mercury sales (833, 1818 ) Prohibit sale of lead products (1306, 2132) Lead exposure in children (1811, 2132) 14 address Consumer Protection/Labor Stop unfair labor practices (842) Fair minimum wage (2, 1062, 2725, 3829) Internet freedom (2917) Credit card safety (2411) Media ownership (2332) Protecting taxpayer privacy (2484) Working family child assistance (218 ) Habeus Corpus Restoration (185) Bankruptcy protection for employees and retirees (2092) FAA fair labor management dispute resolution (2201) Working families flexibility (2419). 13 addressed the Needs of Veterans and the Armed Forces: Improve Benefits (117) Suicide prevention (479) Needs of homeless veterans (1180) Homes for veterans (1084) GI Bill enhancement (43) Military job protection Dignity in care for wounded vets (713) Housing assistance for low income veterans (1084) Military children in public schools (2151) Military eye injury research and care (1999) Research physical/mental health needs from Iraq War (1271) Proper administration of discharge for personality disorder (1817, 1885) Security of personal data of veterans (3592) 12 addressed Congressional Ethics and Accountability Lobbying and ethics reform (230) Stop fraud (2280) Legislative transparency and accountability (525) Open government (2180, 2488 ) Restoring fiscal discipline (10) Transparency and integrity in earmarks (2261) Accountability of conference committee deliberations and reports (2179) Federal funding accountability and transparency (2590) Accounta

Answer: Id say so! Go Obama!