NO RECURRENCES IN OVARIAN CANCER CASES
Just under 50 percent of those who develop ovarian cancer go on to survive for 5 years, according to more recent data.
New research however, may have found a way to prevent ovarian cancer from coming back. A team of scientists, led by Dr. Ronald Buckanovich, who is also a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, discovered a drug that targets stem-like ovarian cancer cells and stops cancer from returning.
Dr. Buckanovich explains that, even though chemotherapy can destroy up to 99 percent of ovarian cancer cells, the treatment still “misses” stem-like cancer cells. “I especially like the dandelion analogy. When we treat cancer, we’re essentially mowing the lawn. But the problem is that dandelions always come back.” MARCH 2019 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324706.php#1
THE GOLDEN RULE WILL RULE
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Whatever that you wish others would do to you, do also to them. It is a simple rule that has many benefits for everyone and is found in every religion.
| Christianity | All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:1 |
| Confucianism | Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state. Analects 12:2 |
| Buddhism | Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. Udana-Varga 5,1 |
| Hinduism | This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you. Mahabharata 5,1517 |
| Islam | No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself. Sunnah |
| Judaism | What is hateful to you, do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Talmud, Shabbat 3id |
| Taoism | Regard your neighbor’s gain as your gain, and your neighbor’s loss as your own loss. Tai Shang Kan Yin P’ien |
| Zoroastrianism | That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself. Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5 |
THAT YOU WILL READ THESE BOOKS ABOUT HOPE
These are books by Rave Review Book Club authors which had hope in part or all of the story. I read and reviewed them in 2019.
KEEP YOURSELF FULL, by Yecheilyah Ysrayl, BEFORE, AFRE, & AFTER by Maureen Twomey, AMINA, the SILENT ONE by Fiza Pathan, A SOLDIER’S CHILDREN by Jan Sikes, and JOURNEY TO THE RAINBOW’S END by Forrest Stepnowski.
I WISH THE YEAR 2020 WILL BRING YOU JOY, PEACE, AND GOOD HEALTH. HOPE WITH ACTION IS THE KEY TO BRINGING POSITIVE CHANGES FOR OURSELVES, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR COUNTRY.
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
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Thank you, Denise, for the nomination. I will respond in like.
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I love all the different takes on the Golden Rule, Karen! Just what I needed this morning, thanks. I read Forrest’s book and have all but one on my TBR list. Happy New Year, Karen xo
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Denise, a belated Happy New Year to you. I did not realize that so many religions had the Golden Rule until I did the research. Now, we humans just need to live by it!
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Agreed!
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Sounds very promising. I hope the solubility is solved quickly and that human trials are fast-tracked.
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Thank you, Pat, for your comment. We hope for the same thing. When I look back at the progress over the last few years, I am amazed and yet there is so much more to do. That is why all proceeds from my books go to ovarian cancer research.
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Karen! What a wonderful post to start off 2020! Thank you for sharing.
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Happy New Year to you, Jan. I’m looking forward to another year with RRBC and reading more books you have written.
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Karen, I don’t know if I ever mentioned this, but I have a lifelong girlfriend who was diagnosed with breast cancer and was given a slim chance of survival. That was over 20 years ago and she looks fabulous today. She listens and learns and keeps an eye open for new ideas.
I’m glad you are doing okay yourself.
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Shirley, I do not recall you sharing about your friend, but I am glad you did now. No matter what cancer or disease, there is always hope. It is always good news to hear how people have survived despite the statistics or circumstances.
I will be celebrating 3 years of remission in March AND 12 years as a survivor in June. Thank you for your good wishes.
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A beautiful post for the new year, Karen. Sharing and wishing you and yours a blessed and beautiful 2020!
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Wishing you a blessed 2020 when your hopes and dreams come true.
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Heartening news!! Thank you for this uplifting blog, Karen. I am happy you choose BEFORE, AFRE, & AFTER by Maureen Twomey as one of your hope-filled books. I also found it hope-filled and then had the privilege of interviewing Maureen. I was deeply moved by her courage and acceptance of life. ♥
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Thank you, Gwen, for sharing about your experience with Maureen. Her inspirational story is one that everyone should read.
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Such wonderful encouraging medical news!! Karen thanks for all you continue
to do to advocate for ovarian cancer thrivers. What an inspiration you are to me and so many others! The best in 2020!
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Thank you, Candis for your kind words. I hope to see you in 2020 and spend time together.
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