Monday, October 22, 2007

We Remember...

Shari Joan Bochantin, 40, died at 7:00 am on October 18, 2007 after a
courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by love and
family at Sherman Hospice House. Shari is survived by her loving husband,
David, 2 fantastic daughters-Rachel, 14 and Rebecca, 12; her parents Paula
and Sam Klein of Scottsdale; sister Ellen of Scottsdale; brother Jeffrey
of Phoenix; and aunts uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
She was an active participant in community life-Girl Scouts, Desert Canyon
Elementary School, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and other
organizations. She will be missed by all.

Contributions are suggested to the NOCC, Valley of the Sun Chapter, c/o Michele Avery, 124 W. Villa Theresa Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85023.

WARNING SYMPTOMS OF OVARIAN CANCER

Contact your MD if you develop one or more of these symptoms and they persist for 2-3 weeks:

-Abdominal Swelling/Bloating/Clothes Too Tight
-Abdominal/Pelvic Pain or Pressure or Feeling "Full"
-Gastrointestinal Symptoms (such as gas, indigestion, nausea, or changes in bowel movements)
-Vaginal Bleeding or Discharge
-Urinary Problems - Urgency, Burning, or Spasms
-Fatigue and/or Fever
-Pain During Intercourse
-Back Pain
-Difficulty Breathing

Remember, the vast majority of the time, these will not be due to cancer, but you owe it to yourself to get them checked out.

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