We have joined forces with our supplier of flamenco fans to sell a beautiful fan called ‘Lovissimo’ on our website.  To view this fan, please go to:- http://www.ipackmybag.com/acatalog/lovissimo-for-heartuk.html

All proceeds from the sales of this fan will go to H^.E^.A^.R^.T UK."

We have asked ipackmybag for more information, and learned that their supplier has given them the first consignment of fans, so that every single penny can go to their chosen charity!

This is a wonderful way to support a very worthy cause, and receive something lovely in return.  The December edition of Vogue UK has a 3 page feature on fans, so they are obviously high on the fashion agenda at present.

Ovarian Cancer

 

Our ovaries are amazing. Without them there would be no people. Totally necessary to ensure the continuation of the human race, ovaries sit in the female body just minding their own business without us even thinking of them. This is the problem with ovarian cancer, we are usually unaware of issues with the ovaries until late in the day.

Ovarian cancer historically has a not too great survival record, but things are becoming more positive with advances in medical treatments. The earlier cancers are caught, the greater the chances of survival. It is worth being aware of the following symptoms in order to catch ovarian cancer early when the prognosis is improved. Don’t be too alarmed though, these symptoms are often signs of less serious illnesses. Just check with your doctor, but be sure to mention if you are concerned regarding ovarian cancer as most G.P.s don’t seen many cases of the disease, although five out of every hundred women’s cancers in the UK are ovarian cancer

With early reporting, stage 1 ovarian cancer has a 90%  five year survival rate. The later the cancer is diagnosed, the lower the survival rate so it’s worth keeping alert.

 

The Cancer Research UK website reports the following as symptoms, but remember, these symptoms can be signs of many other illnesses:

·                      Constipation or diarrhoea. This can be similar to the symptoms of the more common irritable bowel syndrome. If you are diagnosed with irritable bowel, ask your doctor if ovarian cancer has been ruled out.

·                      Swollen abdomen (ascites)   

·                      Pain especially in the back, abdomen or during sex

·                      Vaginal bleeding  

·                      Weight loss or weight gain

·                      Bloated feeling

·                      Frequent urination

·                      Irregular periods

Most women reporting these symptoms will not have cancer. Some may. The earlier ovarian cancer is caught, the better the outcome. Ovarian cancer is known as ‘silent’ because it is often diagnosed late. Be informed so that we can fight this disease by presenting early and being clear to our doctors regarding our concerns. It’s much better to feel you have made a bit of a fuss rather than to be diagnosed late. The disease is more common in older women, but can affect any woman regardless of age.

The following link gives information:

http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2792

If you’d like to make a donation to Cancer Research, here is the link:

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/donate/

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