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| The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California needs volunteers to carry out our mission. Here's Lea's story : |
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Lea Klempner, a volunteer for OCC, was diagnosed with ovarian
cancer in December of 2005. With the diagnosis, her doctors
told her that the cancer had already reached stage 4. With the
blessing of good doctors from UCLA, Lea has survived, making
her one of our fortunate survivors.
As many doctors and gynecologists are undereducated on ovarian cancer, she was lucky to have Dr. Ota as her gynecologist, who gave her precise direction when she needed it most, allowing her to catch her cancer in time to stop it. Lea says she overlooked cancer as a possibility, since no one in her family had it. Her advice to women is not to think naively, it doesn't just "happen to other people."
She agrees that diet and exercise are very important in keeping healthy and staying away from cancer.
Lea believes that thinking positively and enjoying life are some of the most crucial things to think about when diagnosed with cancer. Being aware of your health,symptoms, and lifestyle are important. She also says having a good relationship with
your doctors is key, because in feeling comfortable, your doctor will care more intently on your health, making you as a patient less stressed. Another piece of advice that Lea gives to the community is to get checked by a gynecologist twice a year, to ensure that your health is in constant check.
"I am happy to have survived, happy to have found OCC, and I hope we will find cures for all types of cancer."
her one of our fortunate survivors.
As many doctors and gynecologists are undereducated on ovarian cancer, she was lucky to have Dr. Ota as her gynecologist, who gave her precise direction when she needed it most, allowing her to catch her cancer in time to stop it. Lea says she overlooked cancer as a possibility, since no one in her family had it. Her advice to women is not to think naively, it doesn't just "happen to other people."
She agrees that diet and exercise are very important in keeping healthy and staying away from cancer.
Lea believes that thinking positively and enjoying life are some of the most crucial things to think about when diagnosed with cancer. Being aware of your health,symptoms, and lifestyle are important. She also says having a good relationship with
your doctors is key, because in feeling comfortable, your doctor will care more intently on your health, making you as a patient less stressed. Another piece of advice that Lea gives to the community is to get checked by a gynecologist twice a year, to ensure that your health is in constant check.
"I am happy to have survived, happy to have found OCC, and I hope we will find cures for all types of cancer."
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