Detect Mutated Genes

An estimated 5 percent to 10 percent of ovarian cancers are caused by inherited gene mutations. Three hereditary patterns have been identified: ovarian cancer alone, ovarian and breast cancers, and ovarian and colon cancers. There are tests that can detect mutated genes. These genetic tests are sometimes done for members of families with a high risk of cancer.

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There are three types of ovarian cancer in adults

Ovarian epithelial cancer begins in the tissue covering the ovary, lining the fallopian tube, or the peritoneum. Ovarian germ cell tumors start in the egg or germ cells. Ovarian low malignant potential tumors begin in the tissue covering the ovary, and are characterized by abnormal cells that may become cancer, but usually do not… 

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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Ovarian cancer is rare – about 1.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer at some point in their life, according to data from the NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. An estimated 19,880 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 12,810 are expected to die from the disease in 2022.

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📢 Attention all parents! 📢

August is National Immunization Month, and we want to ensure your child starts the school year strong and protected. 💪 Schedule their vaccinations now to shield them from vaccine-preventable diseases and keep the school community healthy. 🏫 #BackToSchoolSafety #ImmunizationMonth #ProtectOurKids

(Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – @CDCgov)

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💙 Happy National Immunization Month! 💙

We care about your child’s well-being and academic success. 📚 That’s why we encourage all parents to schedule their children’s vaccinations before heading back to school. Together, let’s build a safe and healthy learning environment! 🌟 #StayProtected #HealthyStudents #ImmunizationAwareness

(Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – @HHSGov)

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