September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Though if you ask me, every month should be awareness month. Ovarian cancer is known as the 'Silent Killer'. Unfortunately early detection is extremely difficult. It is the persistent, smallest symptoms that women of all ages should look out for.
Potential symptoms include:
-Bloating
-Pelvic or abdominal pain
-Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
-Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often
Other symptoms that can occur:
-Fatigue
-Upset stomach or heartburn
-Back pain
-Pain during sex
-Constipation or menstrual changes
Please be aware that all females (yes, even children) can get this. So please, spread the word. Share this post. Tell your wife, mother, daughter, niece, friend (heck, even grandma!) about this cancer. Early detection is the key! Education will help save lives. Let this awareness become as popular as the awareness for breast cancer.
About this piece:
I've wanted to do a little something for the awareness this month. After much thought, I give you the little umbrella girl. With her head held high and looking only forward, this brave girl walks on teal grass barefoot that supports her while her umbrella symbolizes the support and protection from getting beaten upon by the cancer. The sunrise that fills her represents hope.
Title: There is Always Hope
Medium: Derwent Inktense colored pencils
Paper: 9x12 Canson Cold Press watercolor
Websites about Ovarian Cancer:
So please, spread the word.
(This is dedicated to you, Melanie Chasen) <3
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