CHI Health Cancer Center Host Educational Event For Women-September 19
The Cancer Center at Good Samaritan is hosting a free educational event for women from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Kearney Public Library, 2020 1st Ave, Kearney. Andrea Rabe, board certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at CHI Health Clinic (Kearney), will present “Ovarian Cancer: Knowledge is Power” and answer questions.
“We have the pap test for cervical cancer, but there are no screening tests for ovarian cancer. And unfortunately signs and symptoms are often overlooked because they seem inconsequential or are attributed to other health problems. That’s why it’s important women learn more about this disease and feel empowered to identify it early when it’s most treatable,” say Rabe.
This presentation is free to the community. Pre-registration is not required.
For more information, contact the Cancer Center at (308) 398-8912.
More about Andrea Rabe, APRN, WHNP:
Andrea Rabe, board certified women's health nurse practitioner, provides care at CHI Health Clinic Women's Health (Kearney) located at 211 West 33rd St., Kearney. Rabe, a Nebraska native, offers primary care services including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the health care needs of women throughout their lifespan. She received her education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
More about ovarian cancer from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/ovarian/index.htm:
In 2019, the latest year for which incidence data are available, in the United States, 19,571 new cases of ovarian cancer were reported among women, and 13,445 women died of this cancer. For every 100,000 women, 10 new Ovarian cancer cases were reported and 6 women died of this cancer.
Recognize the Warning Signs
Since there is no simple and reliable way to screen for any gynecologic cancers except cervical cancer, it is especially important to recognize warning signs and learn if there are things women can do to reduce their risk.
Common Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge is common in all gynecologic cancers except vulvar cancer.
Feeling full too quickly or difficulty eating, bloating, and abdominal or back pain are common for ovarian cancer.
Pelvic pain or pressure is common for ovarian and uterine cancers.
More frequent or urgent need to urinate and/or constipation are common for ovarian and vaginal cancers.
Itching, burning, pain, or tenderness of the vulva, and changes in vulva color or skin, such as a rash, sores, or warts, are found only in vulvar cancer.
Genetics Counseling and Testing
Genetic counseling and testing is useful for a small percentage of women who have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancers. It is not recommended for all women, but it is important for all women to know and tell their doctors about their family history. Women are encouraged to talk with their doctor if they believe they are at increased risk for gynecologic cancer.