Sept is Ovarian Cancer Month

I can't believe I almost forgot that September is
Ovarian Cancer Month!

Why is it this silent whisper of a disease flies
so low under the radar compared to breast cancer?
We really need to get the word out ladies and help
raise more awareness please share this post with others.

A few years back I was part of a project that I am still very proud of.  The purpose of this project was to help raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.  We created a collaborative art doll and held a raffle to win this beautiful art doll, along with creating a book titled TIES THAT BIND which is a 7x7 coffee table book showcasing the work of almost 100 artists along with inspirational quotes. This book and project was all possible due to the Internet. Each contributing artist had given of themselves in order to make a difference in the fight against ovarian cancer. The book is still for sale and all proceeds still go to OCRF.  If you'd like to read more about the project click HERE and HERE if you'd like to see more of the book and/or purchase one please click the link below:

Ties That Bind

A Collaboration of ...

By Aileen Roberts

Book Preview    

Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect, especially, in the early stages. This is partly due to the fact that these two small, almond shaped organs are deep within the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the uterus. These are some of the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer:

• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
• Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often

Other symptoms of ovarian cancer can include:

• Fatigue
• Upset stomach or heartburn
• Back pain
• Pain during sex
• Constipation or menstrual changes

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September is Ovarian Cancer Month

  Did you know September is Ovarian Cancer month? I feel that Breast cancer tends to overshadow ovarian cancer a bit, unfortunately.

Last year at this time I put together a book full of beautiful pictures, inspiration and hope to help raise money for ovarian cancer all proceeds for the purchase of the book go entirely to OCRF (Ovarian Cancer Research Fund).

Ties That Bind

A Collaboration of...

By Aileen Roberts

Book Preview

Please take a moment to read about the project and purchase a book for yourself or for a friend or relative you might have that is suffering from ovarian cancer.

Click HERE to read more about 

the past Ties That Bind project.

Artistic Inspirations to help you create!

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Last Chance!

The Ties That Bind Art Doll Raffle

will close this Wednesday

Septembe 30th at 11 am PST

This is your last chance to

purchase tickets

or

make a donation

www.artforthecure.com

Visit the Ties That Bind

Art Doll Project Blog

HERE

to see more pictures or to see

how much we've raised so far!

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September is Ovarian Cancer Month

About Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,650 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. in 2008 and about 15,520 women will die from the disease. It is an insidious disease that can strike without warning or cause.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and subtle, making it difficult to diagnose. There is no effective screening test for ovarian cancer but there are tests which can detect ovarian cancer when patients are at high risk or have early symptoms. In spite of this patients are usually diagnosed in advanced stages and only 45% survive longer than five years. Only 19% of cases are caught before the cancer has spread beyond the ovary to the pelvic region. However, when ovarian cancer is detected and treated early on, the five-year survival rate is greater than 92%.

Until we have better early detection tools, all women should be educated about the disease so they can achieve early diagnosis and successful treatment. A woman’s lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is 1 in 67. Listen to your body. Do not ignore symptoms.

Help support Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF)

Make a donation or purchase raffle tickets to win

the Ties That Bind Art Doll by going to the following website:

www.artforthecure.com

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view my newest additions!

Best Seller!

For the first week

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Ties That Bind
A Collaboration of Love
All proceeds from this book go
to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF)
Click the link below to get a preview
and order your copy today!
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Last Chance to Vote!

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!

HELP FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER

Please take just 30 seconds and go HERE to vote for this photo. It will serve a very worthy cause! Just vote #1 for this photo. The other 2 votes are up to you.

VOTING ENDS TOMORROW JUNE 24TH, 2009.

Please confirm your vote! In 30 seconds or less you

can contribute to curing ovarian cancer. thanks!

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Many ways you can help...

http://projecttiesthatbind.blogspot.com/

As many of you know I've been part of an art doll project to help raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) . It's a collaborative project with the help of almost 100 amazing artists. Our goal is to raise $10,000 dollars by the end of September which is Ovarian Cancer Month. At the end of September a lucky individuals' name will be drawn and they will win the amazing art doll. I know many people who hope to win her just so they can donate the doll, since not every body has room for her. We still need your help we are at $2311. There are several ways you can help:

• Vote for the project to be featured on the cover of this magazine. The exposure would be great and this takes less than a minute of your time. Voting ends, Fri 24 Jul 09.


• Buy tickets to win the doll- tickets are 1 of $5 or 6 for $20. The drawing will be 30 Sep 09.


• Make a donation


• Share with your friends and family. Print bookmarks or fliers HERE to help us spread the word.


• And last but not least purchase a Ties That Bind book. You can view some of the pages of the book HERE! It's a 7x7 book with 68 pages of beautiful art, quotes and inspirational stories