anitaama's Journal

I totally agree with you. Maybe if all of us write her she might say something. I will write to her too!!!
Michelle

Here is the email that I just sent to Oprah!

Oprah,
As you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and you are going to do a big show about it but.....Did youalso know that September was OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH? I have been affected by Ovarian Cancer because I had it. March 07 changed my life forever. The doctors found a small basketball size tumor on my right ovary and my life was changed forever. I had 6 chemo treatments, lost my hair and now life has returned to somewhat of a normal. But it will never be the same. Now I think I know why this happened to me. So I can make other women aware of these symptoms. And what better person to spread the word about the symptoms then you. Oprah! Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer do have ties to one another. You are at great risk to get Ovarian Cancer if you have had Breast Cancer and vise versa. That is what it's more important to spread the word about Ovarian Cancer. The sypmtoms are silent...They whisper so listen!
These symptoms include:
* Bloating
* Pelvic or abdominal pain
* Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
* Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should consult their physician, preferably a gynecologist. Persistence of symptoms is key, especially when the symptoms do not resolve with normal interventions such as diet change, exercise, rest, etc...

I knew none of this and I got to the point that I looked like I was 9 months pregnant. I didn't go to my gynecologist because I had no idea. I went to my ulcer doctor because that's what I thought it was.

The agreement on common symptoms of ovarian cancer will hopefully lead to earlier diagnosis when a cure is more likely. They know that when women are diagonosed in Stage 1 of the disease, it is 90% curable.
It is estimated that more than 21,000 women will be told they have ovarian cancer this year and more than 15,000 will die from this deadly cancer. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. At present, about 80% of these cancers are not diagnosed in their early stages, leading to a reduced chance of survival.
The Risk factors of ovarian cancer include:
* Genetic predisposition
* Personal or family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer
* Increasing age
* Undesired infertility
FACTS
* All women are at risk
* Symptoms exist - they can be vague, but increase over time
* Early detection increases survival rate
* A Pap test DOES NOT detect ovarian cancer.

I can go on and on but I know I have limited space here.
Just please know that it is just as important for you to spread the word about ovarian cancer. We need to let as many women as we can know about this because I don't want anyone to go through what I and many other women have gone through and are going through right now.

Thanks for listening.
Michelle

I will do this as soon as I get back to the uk.. well done ladies.. xxx

Blimey.. It's hard for me to imagine such devastation.. so glad you are safe and through it all now. So good to have you back.. Extra huge hug and sigh of relief for you.. xxx

So glad that you didn't lose your home or anything like that. Some of the photos, where everything was washed away were so alarming. Mother Nature surely can throw some curve balls!
Hopefully, the hurricane season will end early or something and everyone will get the help they need to more than survive.
My brother's home, in Punta Gorda, was directly in the Eye of a storm several years ago and I was amazed at how long it took for things to get repaired, etc.. He lives in a rather affluent area, but still, a year later, some people had tarps on their roof and claims unpaid. I think that Jac was lucky because he owns his home...so he had much faster service. It still was very traumatic, and they said they would never, "ride out a storm" again.
We don't have this kind of storm in the pacific northwest, but the Sunami's are always a possibility at the coast. Everyone has something to deal with, I suppose.
well, I do hope that you and all of your family are fine. How is your pregnant D.I.L. doing? When is the baby due? I had sooooo much fun playing with our little Oliver. And, at one year, he realizes he's our "star" and was hamming it up like crazy!
Isn't it great to have grandchildren?
well, time to go and watch the Red Sox.
hugs and welcome back, lindamae

I am so glad to see you back and that you got your power back on. Please keep us posted
Michelle

Welcome back. I can't even image what you have been through with no power. And all the devastation all around you. So much love to you.....Beth

Huge relief Anita to know your power is back and damage to your house was not too excessive compared to others . Still damages are damages and its expence and time to get things right . you will no doubt be busy sorting everything out soon !It is wonderful to have you back and know that the worst is over . Huge hugs to you .....Monica

I am so happy to hear that you are OK. Please write when you can.
Take care my friend!
Michelle

Yet another blessing today. I am so relieved that you are okay. Missing you loads! Giant hug and love....Beth

whoopieee... ~So great to hear from you and that you are ok.. Cheers us all up loads to hear from you again.. also.. Julie wrote a journal today.. so double cheers all around.. Huge hug to you and hoping that power gets on quickly xxx

It is so wonderful to know you are ok . Hope power gets back promptly on Monday and you have your house back . Sorry about the fence damage .
Big hugs to you ..............Monica

So glad to know that you are okay! We have all been concerned, of course. Nature surely can be something frightening! Take care, sweetie, linda