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i'm also a survivor of ovarian and uterine cancers. i even wrote a play about that. my symptoms were pain in my abdomen and periods that were heavier and longer than usual for me. if you have symptoms that last two weeks or longer, be brave. go to the doctor. ovarian and uterine cancers are gynecologic cancers. symptoms are not the same for everyone. allen: i got sick, and then i got better.

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childhood's connection to the natural world. that's why national wildlife federation created the be out there movement. kids moving indoors causes a host of problems, from obesity to adhd. but outdoor play can go a long way to improving kid's health, body, mind and spirit. it helps them stay fit, enhances creativity and attention spans and could even make them better students. do your part. be a parof be out there. there's a reason why they call it the great outdoors. learn more at be out there dot org. [kids shouting] be out there!