• Green peppers:
  Green peppers are full of a powerful anti-cancer agent called quercetin.   This substance boosts your immune system's attack on cancer cells, and helps detoxify carcinogens before they can harm delicate ovarian cells.  You can find quercetin in these other foods too- cherries, apples, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, and red wine.  300 milligrams of quercetin is recommended as a good daily dose.
• Avoid talcum powder:
  Using talcum powder on your genitalia ( vagina and surrounding areas) can increase your risk of developing ovarian cancer by as much as 50%.  Cornstarch based powders are much safer and a good alternative.
• Selenium:
  Women who take in 200 micrograms of selenium every day are 40% less likely to develop any type of cancer.  A very good and easy source of selenium are Brazil nuts- eat 2 a day and you will get enough of your daily selenium ( 200 micrograms).
• Pelvic exams:
  Annual pelvic exams can detect early growths and suspicious masses.  Since many ovarian tumors are located between the ovary and the rectum you need to have rectovaginal exams to help catch fast growing tumors.
• LPA blood screening test:
  Within the next 2 years a test checking for LPA (lysophosphatidic acid- a fatty substance that speeds the growth of abnormal ovarian cells) will be available.  The test catches 90% of cancerous changes in the earliest, most treatable stages.  Early detection is the key for survival of ovarian cancer

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