JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – With September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month campaign wrapping up, health care providers are shifting their focus to October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month events.

They are recognizing links between the two cancers that can help with an early diagnosis.

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Kelly Urban is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. She can be reached at (814) 532-5073. Follow her on Twitter @KellyUrban25.